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Champion Challenger recalls

19 recall campaigns for the Champion Challenger, newest first.

  1. Champion unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail. 2018–2023 Champion Challenger, Advantage, Elkc +7 more 24V-253 · April 5, 2024
  2. Champion due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. 2019 Champion Challenger, Crusader, Defender +4 more 19V-554 · July 25, 2019
  3. Champion when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. 2017 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport +2 more 18V-798 · November 12, 2018
  4. Champion wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. 2012 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2 +4 more 18V-573 · August 30, 2018
  5. Champion are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. 2016 Champion Challenger 16V-295 · May 12, 2016
  6. Champion affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position. 2006 Champion American, American Coach, American Crusader +9 more 15V-757 · November 16, 2015
  7. Champion in the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. 2013 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger +11 more 15V-391 · June 19, 2015
  8. Champion test reports indicate that the triangle warning signs, labeled C&J, may reflect an inadequate amount of light. 2012 Champion American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader +12 more 14V-821 · December 29, 2014
  9. Champion spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing. 2014 Champion Challenger, Crusader, Defender +2 more 14V-748 · November 24, 2014
  10. Champion platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. 2006 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger +9 more 14V-742 · November 19, 2014
  11. Champion armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. 2013 Champion Challenger 14V-257 · May 15, 2014
  12. Champion buses are manufactured from August 1, 2009, through May 19, 2011, and equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model 3230 circuit boards. 2009–2010 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, CTS +8 more 13V-422 · September 12, 2013
  13. Champion buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. 2006–2009 Champion American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader +1 more 12V-593 · December 18, 2012
  14. Champion over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. 2007–2010 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger +4 more 12V-275 · May 17, 2012
  15. Champion due to time, temperature, AND/OR vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. 2007–2011 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, CTS +4 more 11V-141 · March 1, 2011
  16. Champion evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. 2005–2007 Champion Challenger, International Defender 10V-593 · November 18, 2010
  17. Champion champion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. 2007–2010 Champion Abc 3035RE, Abc M-1235, CTS Re +3 more 10V-129 · April 2, 2010
  18. Champion champion 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. 2008–2010 Champion CTS Re, Challenger, Crusader +1 more 10V-131 · April 2, 2010
  19. Champion champion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with TRANS/AIR air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and june 2009. 2006–2009 Champion American Coach, Challenger, Defender +5 more 10V-127 · March 31, 2010