Recall 04V519000: 2000–2004 Champion Challenger

Report received

Oct 28, 2004

Manufacturer

Champion bus, inc.

Potentially affected

1,552vehicles

Model years

2000–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.

Possible consequence

Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. The recall began november 16, 2004. Owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Champion Challenger0 complaints
• 2001 Champion Challenger0 complaints
• 2002 Champion Challenger0 complaints
• 2003 Champion Challenger0 complaints
• 2004 Champion Challenger0 complaints