Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport; Goshen G-FORCE and 1 more (2017-2018): Seats
Recall 18V798000 · Nov 12, 2018 · Champion Bus, Inc.
76
vehicles affected
76
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V798000
- Date
- Nov 12, 2018
- Maker
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Units affected
- 76
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What can happen
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Challenger | 2017-2018 |
| Champion | Defender | 2017-2018 |
| Champion | LF Transport | 2017-2018 |
| Goshen | G-Force | 2017-2018 |
| Goshen | Impulse | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V798000?
5 models: Champion Challenger (2017-2018), Champion Defender (2017-2018), Champion LF Transport (2017-2018) and 2 more, about 76 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V798000?
Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.