Champion, Goshen 2019 Structure recall
Recalled July 25, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V554000 · Champion
Hazard
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.
Units
362 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Champion CHALLENGER · Champion CRUSADER · Champion DEFENDER · Champion G-FORCE · Champion IMPULSE · Champion LF TRANSPORT · Champion PACER II
Manufacturer(s)
Champion Bus, Inc. · Goshen Coach
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →