NHTSA Recall 12V593000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V593000; Date: Dec. 18, 2012
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Champion American Crusader; 2006 Champion Challenger; 2008 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Challenger; 2010 Champion Challenger; 2011 Champion Challenger; 2012 Champion Challenger; 2013 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Crusader; 2010 Champion Crusader; 2011 Champion Crusader; 2009 Champion Bus Defender; 2010 Champion Bus Defender; 2011 Champion Bus Defender; 2012 Champion Bus Defender; 2013 Champion Bus Defender
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 73
Recall Summary:
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: american crusader, challenger, crusader, and defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
How to Fix:
Champion bus is working with ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-819-724-6474 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 2013
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