2002 Champion Defender recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Champion Defender, covering 1,783 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Questions about the 2002 Champion Defender recalls
How do I check if my 2002 Champion 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 2002 Champion Defender have?
2, covering equipment adaptive/mobility and structure.
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