Champion Defender 2009

Model Defender made in 2009 by Champion got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and interior lighting.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12V275000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 02/14/2007 to 10/29/2009V (Vehicle)89208/17/2012MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.05/17/201206/18/2012
Defect SummaryChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence SummaryA wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair
Corrective SummaryChampion bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on august 17, 2012. owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V131000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 09/30/2007 to 02/28/2010V (Vehicle)22305/10/2010MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.04/02/201004/02/2010
Defect SummaryChampion bus has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 buses manufactured between september 2007 and february 2010, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function. if the up switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence SummaryWhen the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummaryChampion bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800- 322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V129000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 11/01/2007 to 02/28/2010V (Vehicle)30005/04/2010MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.04/02/201004/02/2010
Defect SummaryChampion bus has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryChampion bus is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on may 5, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11V141000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 06/01/2007 to 02/28/2011V (Vehicle)974MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.03/01/201103/03/2011
Defect SummaryChampion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Corrective SummaryChampion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owner may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V426000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 05/01/2009 to 09/30/2009V (Vehicle)611/30/2009MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.10/29/200911/02/2009
Defect SummaryChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
Consequence SummaryOverheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryChampion bus will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy free of charge. please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. the safety recall began on november 30, 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
INTERIOR LIGHTING
09V369000CHAMPION BUS, INC.from 01/01/2003 to 08/30/2009V (Vehicle)6912/11/2009MFRCHAMPION BUS, INC.09/24/200909/29/2009
Defect SummaryChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between january 2003 and august 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence SummaryA short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Corrective SummaryChampion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .