NHTSA Campaign 16V295000

SEATS

Issued by Champion Bus, Inc. · Reported May 12, 2016 · 5 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 810-724-1753 extension 415.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2016 5

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V295000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.