Recalls for 1999 Champion Cgt

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2002-10-31
Description
On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break.  If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover.  Once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.

Consequence
This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt.  In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.

Corrective Action
Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or champion at 810-724-6474.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Posted on: 2002-04-18
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

Consequence
Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge.  Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).