NHTSA Recall 02V059003: Door (structure)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 181 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Champion Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V059003 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | March 13, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Safety risk
Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V059003
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.