CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Problem
- Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
- Risk
- If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.
- 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 2019 shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches may have an external hatch handle that breaks unexpectedly during normal use because of a manufacturing issue.
If the handle breaks, the roof hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle in an emergency, which increases the risk of injury to passengers who need to get out quickly.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the handle at no charge, and owners will be notified by Champion Bus, Inc. The recall began September 16, 2019. To check for this recall or ask about your bus, contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Champion Challenger | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Champion Crusader | 2019 |
| Champion Defender | 2019 |
| Champion LF Transport | 2019 |
| Goshen G-Force | 2019 |
| Goshen Impulse | 2019 |
| Goshen Pacer II | 2019 |