Champion Contender recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Champion Contender, covering 639 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Champion Contender recalls by model year
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Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- On certain buses equipped with vapor bus connecting rods, when the connecting rod is subjected to certain load combinations and cumulative cycling, initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks are seen at the external thread roots. If the crack initiates and propagates through the cross section of the connecting rod, it may result in the bending or the connecting rod assembly and malfunction of the door actuation assembly.
- Risk
- If the crack propagates through the entire cross section of the connecting rod, the connecting rod may break and the associated door panel may be able to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the bus unprotected by the door panel and possibly enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the bus.
- Remedy
- Vapor bus is conducting this recall (please see 05e-030). All buses involved in this recall have been repaired.
Recall number 06V368000 · 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
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses built on spartan chassis. Hydraulic fluid reservoir may be mounted lower than recommended which could reduce the flow of hydraulic oil to the power steering pump.
- Risk
- Intermittent loss of power steering could occur, increasing the effort needed to steer the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the reservoir location and the reservoir will be relocated.
Recall number 99V091000 · Recall details
Questions about the Champion Contender recalls
How do I check if my Champion Contender 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 Contender have?
3, covering structure, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
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