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Recall

Champion Challenger — 12V593000

NHTSA ID
12V593000
Make
Champion
Model
Challenger
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2012-12-18
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
73
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Consequence

The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Remedy

Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Affected Vehicles

Champion Challenger
Model Years: 2012

2012 Champion Challenger