NHTSA Recall 14V257000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V257000; Date: May. 15, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Champion Challenger
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Aug 27, 2014
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