2002 Champion General
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 Champion General. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2002 Champion General. Newest first.
On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. the recall began november 16, 2004. owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lateral crossmembers cracking
This investigation was based on information provided by a bus fleet which was experiencing floor sagging due to the lateral crossmembers cracking on six of their buses.the cracking occured as a result of undersized gauge steel being used on the the floor frame crossmembers.cracks of this nature could compromise the…
This investigation was based on information provided by a bus fleet which was experiencing floor sagging due to the lateral crossmembers cracking on six of their buses.the cracking occured as a result of undersized gauge steel being used on the the floor frame crossmembers.cracks of this nature could compromise the structual integrity of the bus body in the event of a vehicle crash. Champion has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and reinforce the crossmembers and risers of the sub-floor.a copy of the recall IS attached. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10153609The mounting bolt to install the Freedman driver?s seat to the Ford OEM seat track may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation.
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