Champion Bus Defender recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Champion Bus Defender, covering 1,074 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Champion Bus Defender recalls by model year
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Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis, equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
- Risk
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and Eaton authorized service facilities has updated the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474. Customers may also contact Eaton at 1‑800‑386‑1911.
Recall number 14V303000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474 or DTNA at 1‑800‑385‑4357.
Recall number 14V302000 · Recall details
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
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
- Risk
- If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
- Remedy
- Champion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2011. Owner may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or champion bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474.
Recall number 11V141000 · Recall details
Questions about the Champion Bus Defender recalls
How do I check if my Champion Bus Defender has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Champion Bus Defender have?
4, covering power train, seat belts and equipment.
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