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2013 Champion Challenger recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 15, 2014. It covers about 29 vehicles.

vehicles affected
29
reported
May 15, 2014
owners notified
Aug 27, 2014

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1‑800‑776‑4943, or Ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.

Recall number 14V257000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V257000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Champion Challenger equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 14V257000, reported on May 15, 2014, covers about 29 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V257000?

Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1‑800‑776‑4943, or Ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.

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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