NHTSA recall 06V127000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Champion Challenger and 2 more
Reported Apr 24, 20067 vehicles affectedCHAMPION BUS, INC.Built Jun 1, 2005 – Aug 31, 2005
The defect
On certain transit buses equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
The risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
The remedy
Champion IS working with ricon to remedy these buses. the two lift arms will be replaced free of charge. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.