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CHAMPION ( 12V593000 )

Publish Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:00:00 EST

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHAMPION / AMERICAN CRUSADER     2009
     CHAMPION / CHALLENGER     2006 2008-2013
     CHAMPION / CRUSADER     2009-2011
     CHAMPION BUS / DEFENDER     2009-2013
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V593000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 73 Summary:
 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. Consequence:
 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. Remedy:
 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.


http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V593000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

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