NHTSA Recall 16V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V010000; Date: Jan. 13, 2016
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Champion Crusader; 2010 Champion Crusader; 2011 Champion Crusader; 2012 Champion Crusader; 2013 Champion Crusader; 2014 Champion Crusader; 2015 Champion Crusader; 2009 Champion Cts-re; 2010 Champion Cts-re; 2011 Champion Cts-re; 2012 Champion Cts-re; 2013 Champion Cts-re; 2014 Champion Cts-re; 2015 Champion Cts-re; 2009 Champion Stacked Rail; 2010 Champion Stacked Rail; 2011 Champion Stacked Rail; 2012 Champion Stacked Rail; 2013 Champion Stacked Rail; 2014 Champion Stacked Rail; 2015 Champion Stacked Rail
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 crusader, stacked rail, and cts re vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
How to Fix:
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or johnson controls (manufacturer of recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.
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: Feb 25, 2016
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