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2005 Champion Corporal recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2005 Champion Corporal, covering 510 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported September 25, 2008 · 503 vehicles affected
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/mobilityReported April 24, 2006 · 7 vehicles affected
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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How many recalls does the 2005 Champion Corporal have?

2, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.

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