NHTSA Recall 18V798000: Seats
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V798000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 12, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
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 18V798000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2017, 2018 |
| Champion Defender | 2017, 2018 |
| Champion Lf Transport | 2017, 2018 |
| Goshen G-Force | 2017, 2018 |
| Goshen Impulse | 2017, 2018 |
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.