NHTSA Recall 12V275000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 892 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Champion American Coach.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V275000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 17, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Safety risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Champion bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2012. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V275000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Champion American Crusader | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Champion Challenger | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Champion Crusader | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Champion Ctste | 2009, 2010 |
| Champion Defender | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Champion Terrastar | 2010 |
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.