Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 04V-519 · Champion vehicles

CHAMPION BUS, INC. recall 04V-519 covers 1,552 Champion vehicles for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,5525 models

ReportedOct 28, 2004Owners notified Nov 16, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V519000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Champion Challenger2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Champion Corporal2003, 2004

Champion CTS2000, 2001, 2002

Champion Defender2000, 2001, 2002

Champion General2000, 2001, 2002

Built from August 1, 1999 to July 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.