Recalls for 2013 Champion Bus Defender

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2012-12-18
Description
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: american crusader, challenger, crusader, and defender; manufactured september 30, 2006, through november 16, 2012.  The buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable.  The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.  

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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.