NHTSA Recall 14V257000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 2013 Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V257000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14E-010 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 15, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Safety risk
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.
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 14V257000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2013 |
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.