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2005-2007 Champion Challenger, Champion Corporal and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 25, 2008. It covers about 503 vehicles.

vehicles affected
503
reported
Sep 25, 2008
owners notified
Aug 14, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V490000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Champion Challenger, Champion Corporal and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V490000, reported on September 25, 2008, covers about 503 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V490000?

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.

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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