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2023 CHAMPION CHALLENGER

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

24V253000 Apr 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 2019-2024... Read more
Consequence
Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
3,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 CHAMPION CHALLENGER

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
130000 VISIBILITY1
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)1
511628B Jun 12, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
According to DTNA Recall FL969/23V237: "On the affected vehicles, the spline teeth in the windshield wiper arms may wear and break. This can cause the wipers to fail, reducing the driver??A?A?s visibility, and increasing the risk of crash."
511628B Jun 12, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
According to DTNA Recall FL969/23V237: "On the affected vehicles, the spline teeth in the windshield wiper arms may wear and break. This can cause the wipers to fail, reducing the driver??A?A?s visibility, and increasing the risk of crash."

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

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2023 (current) 1 0
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2018 2 0 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 2 0 View
2015 4 0 View
2014 6 2 View
2013 7 0 View
2012 5 1 View
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2005 8 0 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 2 0 View
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2000 3 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View

Other CHAMPION Models

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3035RE 0 0 View
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ABC M-1235 0 0 View
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