NHTSA Recall 14V748000: Seats
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 168 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V748000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 24, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
Safety risk
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seat nuts, free of charge. The recall began in December 2014. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.
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 14V748000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Crusader | 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Defender | 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Hcac | 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Lf Transport | 2014, 2015 |
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.