16Affected configurations shown73Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
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.
What fixes it
Official 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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 12V593000
2013 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →2013 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDEROpen vehicle record →2012 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →2012 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDEROpen vehicle record →2011 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →2011 CHAMPION CRUSADEROpen vehicle record →2011 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDEROpen vehicle record →2010 CHAMPION CRUSADEROpen vehicle record →2010 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →2010 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDEROpen vehicle record →2009 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →2009 CHAMPION CRUSADEROpen vehicle record →2009 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADEROpen vehicle record →2009 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDEROpen vehicle record →2008 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGEROpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.