NHTSA Recall 08V490000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 503 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V490000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2007 challenger, crusader, defender, my 2005-2006 corporal, my 2006 cts-re, and my 2007 cts-fe and ic defender transit buses equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V490000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Champion Corporal | 2005, 2006 |
| Champion Crusader | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Champion CTS-Fe | 2007 |
| Champion CTS-Re | 2006 |
| Champion Defender | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Champion Ic Defender | 2007 |
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.