Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn’t clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Champion Bus – Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
| Report Received Date | 12/18/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V593000 |
| Consequence Summary | The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 73 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V593000) |
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