NHTSA Campaign 15V757000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Issued by Champion Bus, Inc. · Reported Nov 16, 2015 · 1,338 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 415, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Champion's number for this recall is 15E-068. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN COACH | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CHALLENGER | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CORPORAL | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CRUSADER | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-FE | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | CTS-RE | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | DEFENDER | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | HC AMERICAN | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | PLATINUM SHUTTLE | 2015 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2006 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2007 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2008 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2009 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2010 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2011 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2012 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2013 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2014 | 1,338 |
| CHAMPION | STACKED RAIL | 2015 | 1,338 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V757000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.