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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Problem
- Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Champion will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame, and replace any seat belts that show evidence of fraying, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 562.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain transit buses built between March 2013 and June 2015 have front passenger seat belts that can rub against the metal seat frame and fray. The belt webbing can wear through over time, and the vehicles do not meet federal seat belt standards.
If a seat belt is frayed, it may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
The repair is free. Dealers will install a plastic sleeve over the metal seat frame and replace any seat belts that show signs of fraying. The recall began September 16, 2015. For questions, contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 562, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
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