Champion Bus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Champion Bus, Inc. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 13, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHAMPION/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY WINDOW

CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE BUSES LACK THE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZE OF EMERGENCY EXITS.

NHTSA ID: 04V588000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OF THE REGULAR WINDOWS ON THE BUSES WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 800-331-5761.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 2, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHAMPION/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT

ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

NHTSA ID: 04V521000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 231

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 28, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHAMPION/FRAME CROSSMEMBERS

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

NHTSA ID: 04V519000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,552

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 NOVEMBER 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 1-800-788-1976.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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