NHTSA Recall 15V391000: Webbing (seat belts)
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,818 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Champion American Coach.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V391000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | June 19, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.
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 15V391000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion American Crusader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Challenger | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Crusader | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion CTS-Fe | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion CTS-Re | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Defender | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Dfuc | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Ez-Trans | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Hc | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Hcac | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Lf Transport | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Premier | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Spirit | 2013, 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.