2004 CHAMPION CRUSADER Recalls (2)

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).

Campaign:
05V174000 on 04/27/2005
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
06/30/2003 - 12/30/2004
Affected:
75
Defect:
On certain diesel buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break.
Consequence:
When the bracket breaks, the vacuum pump that provides the power to the power brakes becomes inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the power steering could be affected if the belt gets caught in the other belts.
Correction:
Carrier is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact carrier service department at 1-800-450-2211.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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