Champion · United States · High
Champion HC American, Hcac +10 more: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Affects Champion HC American, Hcac, Stacked Rail, Platinum Shuttle, Defender, Crusader, Challenger, Corporal, Cts-Re, American Crusader, American Coach, Cts-Fe · 2006–2014 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
What to do
Champion Bus will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus customer service at 1-810-724-6474. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.