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2005-2008 Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 24, 2008. It covers about 503 vehicles.

vehicles affected
503
reported
Apr 24, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or champion bus at 1‑937‑596‑6849.

Recall number 08V182000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V182000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V182000, reported on April 24, 2008, covers about 503 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V182000?

Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or champion bus at 1‑937‑596‑6849.

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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