Recall 19V554000: 2019 Champion Challenger, 2019 Champion Crusader, 2019 Champion Defender +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 362
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
The risk
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.
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
- 2019 Champion Challenger
- 2019 Champion Crusader
- 2019 Champion Defender
- 2019 Champion LF Transport
- 2019 Goshen G-Force
- 2019 Goshen Impulse
- 2019 Goshen Pacer II
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V554000
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 16, 2019
- Components
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit (Body & Structure)
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