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2013-2015 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader and others recall: webbing

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 19, 2015. It covers about 1,818 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,818
reported
Jun 19, 2015
owners notified
Sep 16, 2015

Seat belts: front: webbing

What is wrong
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1‑810‑724‑1753 extension 562.

Recall number 15V391000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V391000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader and others webbing?

Yes. Recall 15V391000, reported on June 19, 2015, covers about 1,818 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V391000?

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1‑810‑724‑1753 extension 562.

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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