NHTSA recall 04V521000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Champion Challenger and 4 more
Reported Nov 2, 2004231 vehicles affectedCHAMPION BUS, INC.Built Sep 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2004
The defect
On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly IS out of alignment.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
The remedy
Sure-lok IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.