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NHTSARecalled Dec 18, 2012 · #12V593000

Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover. The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

View the official CPSC notice