Recall 12V593000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2008 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2009 | CHAMPION | AMERICAN CRUSADER |
| 2009 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2009 | CHAMPION | CRUSADER |
| 2009 | CHAMPION BUS | DEFENDER |
| 2010 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2010 | CHAMPION | CRUSADER |
| 2010 | CHAMPION BUS | DEFENDER |
| 2011 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2011 | CHAMPION | CRUSADER |
| 2011 | CHAMPION BUS | DEFENDER |
| 2012 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2012 | CHAMPION BUS | DEFENDER |
| 2013 | CHAMPION | CHALLENGER |
| 2013 | CHAMPION BUS | DEFENDER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.