Champion Bus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Champion Bus, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 28, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Observation Glass can Shatter from Road Debris

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Federal Coach Spirit vehicles. If the observation window that is located above the windshield is hit by road debris, it may shatter, resulting in glass falling into the driver and/or passenger compartment.

NHTSA ID: 18V842000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 88

Consequence Summary:

Glass that falls into the driver or passenger compartment can increase the risk of a crash or an injury.

Corrective Action:

Champion will notify owners and dealers will replace the glass free of charge . The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 415.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 48.86

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November 12, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSA ID: 18V798000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 76

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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August 30, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High

Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

NHTSA ID: 18V573000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 219

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing Ricon at Admin18E044@wabtec.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 38.81

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