2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER RECALL - #15V391000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : WEBBING
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Vehicle |
2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER |
|
| Manufacturer |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2013 - 6/12/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/19/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,818 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
|
|
| Description |
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Consequences |
A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT
2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2014 CHAMPION AMERICAN CRUSADER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
|
|
|
|