Champion Bus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Champion Bus, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 12, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2016 Champion Bus Challenger shuttle buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to April 4, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

NHTSA ID: 16V295000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action:

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 810-724-1753 extension 415.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 13, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Crusader, Stacked Rail, and CTS RE vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015, equipped with Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

NHTSA ID: 16V010000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 8

Consequence Summary:

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or Johnson Controls (manufacturer of Recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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