SeatsRecall 14V-748 · Champion vehicles
Champion Bus, Inc. recall 14V-748 covers 168 Champion vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V748000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
The risk
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seat nuts, free of charge. The recall began in December 2014. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 2, 2014 to October 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.