2002 CHAMPION CTS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 04V519000 on 10/31/2004
- Component:
- Structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1999 - 07/30/2002
- Affected:
- 1,552
- Defect:
- On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.
- Consequence:
- Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. this condition can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. the recall began november 16, 2004. owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V521000 on 11/01/2004
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2000 - 07/30/2004
- Affected:
- 231
- Defect:
- On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
- Correction:
- Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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