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2005 Champion Challenger recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 14, 2007. It covers about 375 vehicles.

vehicles affected
375
reported
Dec 14, 2007

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Champion bus is recalling 375 my 2005-2007 champion, challenger, crusader, cts, defender and general coach model corporal and m1235 buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
Risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy
Champion is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact champion at 1‑800‑331‑5761 or braun corporation at 1‑800‑946‑7513.

Recall number 07V567000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V567000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Champion Challenger equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 07V567000, reported on December 14, 2007, covers about 375 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V567000?

Champion is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact champion at 1‑800‑331‑5761 or braun corporation at 1‑800‑946‑7513.

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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