NHTSA Recall 12V593000: Equipment
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Champion American Crusader.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V593000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 18, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 23, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V593000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion American Crusader | 2009 |
| Champion Bus Defender | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Champion Challenger | 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Champion Crusader | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.