Champion Bus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Champion Bus, Inc. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 24, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHAMPION/FRAME CROSSMEMBER

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 03V458000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 61

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AND IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT OWNERS ARE TO CONTACT CHAMPION FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-800-788-1976.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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