2014 Champion Bus Defender recall: seat belts

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 28, 2014. It covers about 25 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 25
reported: May 28, 2014
owners notified: Jan 21, 2014

Seat belts

What is wrong: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474 or DTNA at 1‑800‑385‑4357.

Recall number 14V302000

Affected vehicles

Champion Bus Defender 2014 2014

Questions about recall 14V302000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Champion Bus Defender seat belts?

Yes. Recall 14V302000, reported on May 28, 2014, covers about 25 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V302000?

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474 or DTNA at 1‑800‑385‑4357.

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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