2017 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT; 2017 CHAMPION CHALLENGER; 2017 GOSHEN G-FORCE; 2017 GOSHEN IMPULSE; 2018 CHAMPION CHALLENGER; 2018 CHAMPION DEFENDER; 2017 CHAMPION DEFENDER; 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE; 2018 CHAMPION LF TRANSPORT; 2018 GOSHEN G-FORCE
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Champion Bus, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses equipped with specific Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The affected seat models have part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. The problem is that when the seat back cushion is rotated from a stowed position to an upright position, it may not stay locked in place during a crash or sudden stop, which increases the risk of injury to passengers and fails to meet federal safety standards.
Champion will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seats at no cost. The recall began on December 19, 2018. Consumers with affected vehicles should contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415, or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477 to arrange an inspection and repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
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."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.