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Champion Challenger Recall 14V748: Seats

NHTSA campaign 14V748, reported November 24, 2014, 168 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V748Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
SEATS
Problem
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
Risk
Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seat nuts, free of charge. The recall began in December 2014. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Champion Challenger20142015
Champion Crusader20142015
Champion Defender20142015
Champion Hcac20142015
Champion LF Transport20142015