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Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V593000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Champion Bus Defender 1
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Is the 2012 Champion Bus Defender reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Champion Bus Defender.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Champion Bus Defender?
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How many recalls does the 2012 Champion Bus Defender have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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