Recall 08V182000: 2005–2008 Champion Challenger
- Report received
- Apr 24, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Champion bus, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 503vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2008
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
Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Possible consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-937-596-6849.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2006 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2007 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2008 Champion Challenger0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.