VisibilityRecall 18V-842 · 2016–2018 Federal Coach Spirit

Champion Bus, Inc. recall 18V-842 covers 88 2016–2018 Federal Coach Spirit for a visibility problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.

49%
Vehicles repaired43 of 88 · 2020 Q2
Vehicles affected881 model
ReportedNov 28, 2018Owners notified Jan 9, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V842000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Federal Coach Spirit vehicles. If the observation window that is located above the windshield is hit by road debris, it may shatter, resulting in glass falling into the driver and/or passenger compartment.

The risk

Glass that falls into the driver or passenger compartment can increase the risk of a crash or an injury.

What to do

The fix

Champion will notify owners and dealers will replace the glass free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 415.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

49%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q12020 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 23, 2016 to November 13, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.