Recall 14V748000: 2014–2015 Champion Challenger, 2014–2015 Champion Crusader, 2014–2015 Champion Defender +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 168
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
The risk
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seat nuts, free of charge. The recall began in December 2014. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Champion Challenger
- 2015 Champion Challenger
- 2014 Champion Crusader
- 2015 Champion Crusader
- 2014 Champion Defender
- 2015 Champion Defender
- 2014 Champion Hcac
- 2015 Champion Hcac
- 2014 Champion LF Transport
- 2015 Champion LF Transport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V748000
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 15, 2014
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology