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2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER Recall - Campaign #19V554000

 
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2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER RECALL - #19V554000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : EMERGENCY : ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2019 CHAMPION DEFENDER
Manufacturer Champion Bus, Inc.
Manufactured between 8/1/2018 - 7/1/2019
Recalled on 7/26/2019
Influenced by Champion Bus, Inc.
Owners Notified on 9/16/2019
# Affected 362
Recalled for STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
 
Description Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequences If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.
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.
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