The worst 2001 Champion Challenger problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
- Remedy
- Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1‑908‑231‑1804 or champion at 810‑724‑6474.
Recall number 04V521000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.
- Risk
- Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. The recall began november 16, 2004. Owners should contact champion at 1‑800‑788‑1976.
Recall number 04V519000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. Once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.
- Risk
- This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.
- Remedy
- Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574‑266‑8330 or champion at 810‑724‑6474.
Recall number 02V160006 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Lateral crossmembers cracking
This investigation was based on information provided by a bus fleet which was experiencing floor sagging due to the lateral crossmembers cracking on six of their buses.the cracking occured as a result of undersized gauge steel being used on the the floor frame crossmembers.cracks of this nature could compromise the structual integrity of the bus body in the event of a vehicle crash. Champion has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and reinforce the crossmembers and risers of the sub-floor.a copy of the recall is attached. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
PE03046
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Champion Challenger 1
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Is the 2001 Champion Challenger reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Champion Challenger.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Champion Challenger?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2001 Champion Challenger have?
3 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, structure and seat belts.
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