Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V519000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

CHAMPION BUS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V519000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,552
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-28
Owners notified
2004-11-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME.

Safety risk

DRIVING THE BUS ON SOME ROAD CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE THE SUB-FLOOR CROSSMEMBER FRAME TO CRACK. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AND IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT OWNERS ARE TO CONTACT CHAMPION FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-800-788-1976.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

16 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
CHAMPION Challenger2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
CHAMPION Corporal2004 2003
CHAMPION CTS2002 2001 2000
CHAMPION Defender2002 2001 2000
CHAMPION General2002 2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.