NHTSA Recall 04V521000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V521000; Date: Nov. 2, 2004
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Champion Challenger; 2001 Champion Challenger; 2002 Champion Challenger; 2003 Champion Challenger; 2004 Champion Challenger; 2000 Champion Crusader; 2001 Champion Crusader; 2002 Champion Crusader; 2003 Champion Crusader; 2004 Champion Crusader; 2000 Champion CTS; 2001 Champion CTS; 2002 Champion CTS; 2003 Champion CTS; 2004 Champion CTS; 2000 Champion Defender; 2001 Champion Defender; 2002 Champion Defender; 2003 Champion Defender; 2004 Champion Defender; 2002 General Coach M1035
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 231
Recall Summary:
On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
How to Fix:
Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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