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1997-1999 Champion Bus and Champion CGT recall: door

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 13, 2002. It covers about 181 vehicles.

vehicles affected
181
reported
Mar 13, 2002

Structure: body: door

What is wrong
On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Risk
Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847‑967‑8300 or champion at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 02V059003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V059003

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Champion Bus and Champion CGT door?

Yes. Recall 02V059003, reported on March 13, 2002, covers about 181 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V059003?

Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847‑967‑8300 or champion at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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