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2018 CHAMPION CHALLENGER

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs

18V798000 Nov 12, 2018
SEATS
Defect Description
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed positi... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
76 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
18V573000 Aug 30, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The... Read more
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing Ricon at [email protected].
219 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 CHAMPION CHALLENGER

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
511640B Jun 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's co
511640B Jun 2, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's co
2018-002 Dec 28, 2018
220000 SEATS
The mounting bolt to install the Freedman driver?s seat to the Ford OEM seat track may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHAMPION CHALLENGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE03046 Opened: Oct 14, 2003 — Closed: Dec 1, 2003
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A BUS FLEET WHICH WAS EXPERIENCING FLOOR SAGGING DUE TO THE LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING ON SIX OF THEIR BUSES.THE CRACKING OCCURED AS A RESULT OF UNDERSIZED GAUGE STEEL BEING USED ON THE THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBERS.CRACKS OF THIS NATURE COUL... Read more

CHAMPION CHALLENGER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHAMPION CHALLENGER across all model years (1997–2024).

108 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHAMPION CHALLENGER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 1 0 View
2023 1 0 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 (current) 2 0
2017 2 0 View
2016 2 0 View
2015 4 0 View
2014 6 2 View
2013 7 0 View
2012 5 1 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 8 0 View
2009 11 0 View
2008 10 0 View
2007 9 0 View
2006 9 0 View
2005 8 0 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 2 0 View
2002 3 0 View
2001 3 0 View
2000 3 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View

Other CHAMPION Models

Model Recalls Complaints
3035RE 0 0 View
ABC 3035RE 0 0 View
ABC M-1235 0 0 View
AMERICAN 0 0 View
AMERICAN COACH 0 0 View
AMERICAN CRUSADER 0 0 View
AMERICAN S2 0 0 View
BANTAM 0 0 View