NHTSA Recall 16V010000: Seats
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Champion Crusader.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V010000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | January 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Crusader, Stacked Rail, and CTS RE vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015, equipped with Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Safety risk
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or Johnson Controls (manufacturer of Recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.
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 16V010000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Crusader | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion CTS-Re | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Champion Stacked Rail | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 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.