The worst 2005 Champion Corporal problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2007 challenger, crusader, defender, my 2005-2006 corporal, my 2006 cts-re, and my 2007 cts-fe and ic defender transit buses equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or champion bus at 1‑800‑331‑5761.
Recall number 08V490000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
- Risk
- In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Champion is working with ricon to remedy these buses. The two lift arms will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or champion at 1‑810‑724‑6474.
Recall number 06V127000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Champion Corporal reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Champion Corporal.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Champion Corporal?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Champion Corporal have?
2 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
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