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NHTSARecalled May 15, 2014 · #14V257000

Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 Challenger transit buses manufactured January 7, 2013, through October 25, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Challenger
UPCs

What you should do

Champion will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Champion's number for this recall is 14E-010.

View the official CPSC notice