4
recalls
The Champion Bus Defender has 4 recalls covering 1,074 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2014: 2
Units affected
1,074
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Champion Bus Defender by component
- Equipment2 · 1,047 units
- Power train1 · 2 units
- Seat belts1 · 25 units
Champion Bus Defender recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2014 | Champion BUS Defender (2014): Power trainNo. 14V303000 | Crash risk | 2 |
| May 28, 2014 | Champion BUS Defender (2014): Seat beltsNo. 14V302000 | Injury | 25 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Champion American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader; Champion BUS Defender (2006-2013): EquipmentNo. 12V593000 | Fire | 73 |
| Mar 1, 2011 | Champion American Coach, American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader and 4 more (2007-2011): EquipmentNo. 11V141000 | Fire | 974 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Champion Bus Defender recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2014 Champion Bus Defender. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Champion Bus Defender have?
4 recalls cover the Champion Bus Defender, for 1,074 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.