NHTSARecalled May 12, 2016 · #16V295000
Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2016 Champion Bus Challenger shuttle buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to April 4, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection." In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Product details
- Product
- Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2016 Champion
- UPCs
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What you should do
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 810-724-1753 extension 415.