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Safety Recalls of Champion CGT Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Champion CGT. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Champion CGT.

NHTSA Recall #: 02V160006; Oct. 29, 2002

This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Champion CGT, 2000 Champion CGT, 2001 Champion CGT, 1999 Champion Challenger, 2000 Champion Challenger, 2001 Champion Challenger, 1999 Champion Contender, 2000 Champion Contender, 2001 Champion Contender, 1999 Champion Crusader, 2000 Champion Crusader, 2001 Champion Crusader, 1999 Champion CTS, 2000 Champion CTS, 2001 Champion CTS, 1999 Champion Defender, 2000 Champion Defender, 2001 Champion Defender, 1999 Champion General, 2000 Champion General, 2001 Champion General

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Recall Summary: On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 02V059003; Mar. 13, 2002

Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Champion BUS, 1998 Champion BUS, 1999 Champion BUS, 1999 Champion CGT

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Recall Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Champion CGT Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Oct. 29, 2002	Seat Belts:front:retractor	599
Mar. 13, 2002	Structure:body:door	181

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Champion CGT Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2001 Champion CGT	1
2000 Champion CGT	1
1999 Champion CGT	2