Emergency: escape/egress/exitRecall 19V-554 · Champion and Goshen vehicles
Champion Bus, Inc. recall 19V-554 covers 362 Champion and Goshen vehicles for a emergency: escape/egress/exit problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V554000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
The risk
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.