Recall 19V554000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Report Date

20190725

Component

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Affected Vehicles

7 models

Defect Description

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Safety Consequence

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	CHAMPION	CHALLENGER
2019	CHAMPION	CRUSADER
2019	CHAMPION	DEFENDER
2019	CHAMPION	LF TRANSPORT
2019	GOSHEN	G-FORCE
2019	GOSHEN	IMPULSE
2019	GOSHEN	PACER II

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.