There have been 31 safety recalls for the Champion Challenger. 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 Challenger.
damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Champion Challenger, 2024 Champion Challenger, 2022 Eldorado Advantage, 2023 Eldorado Advantage, 2024 Eldorado Advantage, 2023 Elkhart Elkc, 2024 Elkhart Elkc, 2019 Glaval Bus Universal, 2020 Glaval Bus Universal, 2021 Glaval Bus Universal, 2022 Glaval Bus Universal, 2023 Glaval Bus Universal, 2024 Glaval Bus Universal, 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2020 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2021 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2022 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2023 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2024 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2022 Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp, 2023 Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp, 2024 Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp, 2018 Starcraft Bus Candidate Ii, 2018 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2019 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2020 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2021 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2022 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2023 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2024 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii, 2022 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii Mvp, 2023 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii Mvp, 2024 Starcraft Bus Senator Ii Mvp, 2023 Starcraft Bus Starlite |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: forest river bus, llc. (forest river bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 starcraft allstar, senator ii, 2022-2024 starcraft allstar mvp, senator ii mvp, eldorado national advantage, 2018 starcraft candidate ii, 2023 starcraft starlite, 2023-2034 champion challenger, elkhart coach elkc, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Champion Challenger |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2016 champion bus challenger shuttle buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to April 4, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Champion American, 2007 Champion American, 2008 Champion American, 2009 Champion American, 2010 Champion American, 2011 Champion American, 2012 Champion American, 2013 Champion American, 2014 Champion American, 2015 Champion American, 2006 Champion American Coach, 2007 Champion American Coach, 2008 Champion American Coach, 2009 Champion American Coach, 2010 Champion American Coach, 2011 Champion American Coach, 2012 Champion American Coach, 2013 Champion American Coach, 2014 Champion American Coach, 2015 Champion American Coach, 2006 Champion American Crusader, 2007 Champion American Crusader, 2008 Champion American Crusader, 2009 Champion American Crusader, 2010 Champion American Crusader, 2011 Champion American Crusader, 2012 Champion American Crusader, 2013 Champion American Crusader, 2014 Champion American Crusader, 2015 Champion American Crusader, 2006 Champion Challenger, 2007 Champion Challenger, 2008 Champion Challenger, 2009 Champion Challenger, 2010 Champion Challenger, 2011 Champion Challenger, 2012 Champion Challenger, 2013 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Challenger, 2015 Champion Challenger, 2006 Champion Corporal, 2007 Champion Corporal, 2008 Champion Corporal, 2009 Champion Corporal, 2010 Champion Corporal, 2011 Champion Corporal, 2012 Champion Corporal, 2013 Champion Corporal, 2014 Champion Corporal, 2015 Champion Corporal, 2006 Champion Crusader, 2007 Champion Crusader, 2008 Champion Crusader, 2009 Champion Crusader, 2010 Champion Crusader, 2011 Champion Crusader, 2012 Champion Crusader, 2013 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2015 Champion Crusader, 2006 Champion Cts-fe, 2007 Champion Cts-fe, 2008 Champion Cts-fe, 2009 Champion Cts-fe, 2010 Champion Cts-fe, 2011 Champion Cts-fe, 2012 Champion Cts-fe, 2013 Champion Cts-fe, 2014 Champion Cts-fe, 2015 Champion Cts-fe, 2006 Champion Cts-re, 2007 Champion Cts-re, 2008 Champion Cts-re, 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, 2006 Champion Defender, 2007 Champion Defender, 2008 Champion Defender, 2009 Champion Defender, 2010 Champion Defender, 2011 Champion Defender, 2012 Champion Defender, 2013 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Defender, 2015 Champion Defender, 2006 Champion Hc American, 2007 Champion Hc American, 2008 Champion Hc American, 2009 Champion Hc American, 2010 Champion Hc American, 2011 Champion Hc American, 2012 Champion Hc American, 2013 Champion Hc American, 2014 Champion Hc American, 2015 Champion Hc American, 2006 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2007 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2008 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2009 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2010 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2011 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2012 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2013 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2014 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2015 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2006 Champion Stacked Rail, 2007 Champion Stacked Rail, 2008 Champion Stacked Rail, 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: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 challenger, defender, crusader, american, american coach, american crusader, corporal, cts-fe, cts-re, hc american, platinum shuttle, and stacked rail transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2015, equipped ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Champion American Coach, 2014 Champion American Coach, 2015 Champion American Coach, 2013 Champion American Crusader, 2014 Champion American Crusader, 2015 Champion American Crusader, 2013 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Challenger, 2015 Champion Challenger, 2013 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2015 Champion Crusader, 2013 Champion Cts-fe, 2014 Champion Cts-fe, 2015 Champion Cts-fe, 2013 Champion Cts-re, 2014 Champion Cts-re, 2015 Champion Cts-re, 2013 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Defender, 2015 Champion Defender, 2013 Champion Dfuc, 2014 Champion Dfuc, 2015 Champion Dfuc, 2013 Champion Ez-trans, 2014 Champion Ez-trans, 2015 Champion Ez-trans, 2013 Champion HC, 2014 Champion HC, 2015 Champion HC, 2013 Champion Hcac, 2014 Champion Hcac, 2015 Champion Hcac, 2013 Champion Lf Transport, 2014 Champion Lf Transport, 2015 Champion Lf Transport, 2013 Champion Premier, 2014 Champion Premier, 2015 Champion Premier, 2013 Champion Spirit, 2014 Champion Spirit, 2015 Champion Spirit |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 american crusader, american coach, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez trans, hcac, hc, dfuc, lf transport, premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Champion American Crusader, 2013 Champion American Crusader, 2014 Champion American Crusader, 2012 Champion Challenger, 2013 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Challenger, 2012 Champion Crusader, 2013 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2012 Champion Cts-fe, 2013 Champion Cts-fe, 2014 Champion Cts-fe, 2012 Champion Cts-re, 2013 Champion Cts-re, 2014 Champion Cts-re, 2012 Champion Defender, 2013 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Defender, 2012 Champion Ez-street, 2013 Champion Ez-street, 2014 Champion Ez-street, 2012 Champion Hc American, 2013 Champion Hc American, 2014 Champion Hc American, 2012 Champion Hcac, 2013 Champion Hcac, 2014 Champion Hcac, 2012 Champion Lf Transport, 2013 Champion Lf Transport, 2014 Champion Lf Transport, 2012 Champion M1235, 2013 Champion M1235, 2014 Champion M1235, 2012 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2013 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2014 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2012 Champion Stacked Rail, 2013 Champion Stacked Rail, 2014 Champion Stacked Rail, 2012 Federal Coach Premier, 2013 Federal Coach Premier, 2014 Federal Coach Premier, 2012 Federal Coach Spirit, 2013 Federal Coach Spirit, 2014 Federal Coach Spirit |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured January 1, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Champion Challenger, 2015 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2015 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Defender, 2015 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Hcac, 2015 Champion Hcac, 2014 Champion Lf Transport, 2015 Champion Lf Transport |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 lf transport, hcac, defender, crusader, and challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Champion American Coach, 2007 Champion American Coach, 2008 Champion American Coach, 2009 Champion American Coach, 2010 Champion American Coach, 2011 Champion American Coach, 2012 Champion American Coach, 2013 Champion American Coach, 2014 Champion American Coach, 2006 Champion American Crusader, 2007 Champion American Crusader, 2008 Champion American Crusader, 2009 Champion American Crusader, 2010 Champion American Crusader, 2011 Champion American Crusader, 2012 Champion American Crusader, 2013 Champion American Crusader, 2014 Champion American Crusader, 2006 Champion Challenger, 2007 Champion Challenger, 2008 Champion Challenger, 2009 Champion Challenger, 2010 Champion Challenger, 2011 Champion Challenger, 2012 Champion Challenger, 2013 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Challenger, 2006 Champion Corporal, 2007 Champion Corporal, 2008 Champion Corporal, 2009 Champion Corporal, 2010 Champion Corporal, 2011 Champion Corporal, 2012 Champion Corporal, 2013 Champion Corporal, 2014 Champion Corporal, 2006 Champion Crusader, 2007 Champion Crusader, 2008 Champion Crusader, 2009 Champion Crusader, 2010 Champion Crusader, 2011 Champion Crusader, 2012 Champion Crusader, 2013 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2006 Champion Cts-fe, 2007 Champion Cts-fe, 2008 Champion Cts-fe, 2009 Champion Cts-fe, 2010 Champion Cts-fe, 2011 Champion Cts-fe, 2012 Champion Cts-fe, 2013 Champion Cts-fe, 2014 Champion Cts-fe, 2006 Champion Cts-re, 2007 Champion Cts-re, 2008 Champion Cts-re, 2009 Champion Cts-re, 2010 Champion Cts-re, 2011 Champion Cts-re, 2012 Champion Cts-re, 2013 Champion Cts-re, 2014 Champion Cts-re, 2006 Champion Defender, 2007 Champion Defender, 2008 Champion Defender, 2009 Champion Defender, 2010 Champion Defender, 2011 Champion Defender, 2012 Champion Defender, 2013 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Defender, 2006 Champion Hc American, 2007 Champion Hc American, 2008 Champion Hc American, 2009 Champion Hc American, 2010 Champion Hc American, 2011 Champion Hc American, 2012 Champion Hc American, 2013 Champion Hc American, 2014 Champion Hc American, 2006 Champion Hcac, 2007 Champion Hcac, 2008 Champion Hcac, 2009 Champion Hcac, 2010 Champion Hcac, 2011 Champion Hcac, 2012 Champion Hcac, 2013 Champion Hcac, 2014 Champion Hcac, 2006 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2007 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2008 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2009 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2010 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2011 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2012 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2013 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2014 Champion Platinum Shuttle, 2006 Champion Stacked Rail, 2007 Champion Stacked Rail, 2008 Champion Stacked Rail, 2009 Champion Stacked Rail, 2010 Champion Stacked Rail, 2011 Champion Stacked Rail, 2012 Champion Stacked Rail, 2013 Champion Stacked Rail, 2014 Champion Stacked Rail |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion bus) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 american coach, american crusader, challenger, corporal, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, hcac, hc american, platinum shuttle, and stacked rail transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to July 31, 2014, equipped with ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Champion American Coach, 2010 Champion American Crusader, 2009 Champion Challenger, 2010 Champion Challenger, 2009 Champion Crusader, 2010 Champion Crusader, 2010 Champion CTS, 2010 Champion Cts-fe, 2010 Champion Cts-re, 2009 Champion Defender, 2010 Champion Defender, 2011 Champion Defender, 2009 Champion Ez-trans, 2010 Champion Ez-trans, 2011 Champion Ez-trans, 2010 Champion Ic High Floor, 2011 Champion Ic High Floor, 2010 Champion Ic Low Floor |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2010 american crusader, american coach, cts-fe, cts-re, and ic low floor buses; and 2009-2010 challenger and crusader buses; and 2009-2011 defender and ez trans buses; and 2010-2011 ic high floor buses.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 5, 2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,680 |
| May. 12, 2016 | Seats | 5 |
| Nov. 16, 2015 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,338 |
| Jun. 19, 2015 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 1,818 |
| Dec. 29, 2014 | Equipment | 773 |
| Nov. 24, 2014 | Seats | 168 |
| Nov. 19, 2014 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,229 |
| May. 15, 2014 | Adaptive Equipment | 29 |
| Sep. 12, 2013 | Equipment:electrical | 598 |
| Dec. 18, 2012 | Equipment | 73 |
| May. 17, 2012 | Adaptive Equipment | 892 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 974 |
| Nov. 18, 2010 | Equipment | 107 |
| Apr. 2, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 223 |
| Apr. 2, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 300 |
| Mar. 31, 2010 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 191 |
| Oct. 29, 2009 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 6 |
| Sep. 24, 2009 | Interior Lighting | 69 |
| Sep. 25, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 503 |
| May. 19, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 31 |
| Apr. 24, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 503 |
| Dec. 14, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 375 |
| Feb. 21, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 83 |
| Sep. 20, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Apr. 24, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 7 |
| Apr. 29, 2005 | Equipment | 75 |
| Nov. 2, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 231 |
| Oct. 28, 2004 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 1,552 |
| Oct. 24, 2003 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 61 |
| Nov. 22, 2002 | Equipment | 4 |
| Oct. 29, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 599 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 Champion Challenger | 1 |
| 2023 Champion Challenger | 1 |
| 2016 Champion Challenger | 1 |
| 2015 Champion Challenger | 3 |
| 2014 Champion Challenger | 5 |
| 2013 Champion Challenger | 6 |
| 2012 Champion Challenger | 4 |
| 2011 Champion Challenger | 4 |
| 2010 Champion Challenger | 8 |
| 2009 Champion Challenger | 11 |
| 2008 Champion Challenger | 10 |
| 2007 Champion Challenger | 9 |
| 2006 Champion Challenger | 9 |
| 2005 Champion Challenger | 8 |
| 2004 Champion Challenger | 3 |
| 2003 Champion Challenger | 2 |
| 2002 Champion Challenger | 3 |
| 2001 Champion Challenger | 3 |
| 2000 Champion Challenger | 3 |
| 1999 Champion Challenger | 2 |
| 1998 Champion Challenger | 1 |
| 1997 Champion Challenger | 1 |