Recall 12V593000: 2006, 2008–2013 Champion Challenger
- Report received
- Dec 18, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 73vehicles
- Model years
- 2006, 2008–2013
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 certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Possible consequence
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2006 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2008 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2009 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2010 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2011 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2012 Champion Challenger1 complaints
- 2013 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.