Champion Defender, American Crusader +5 more: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Affects Champion Defender, American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, American S2, Impulse, Crusader · 2012–2018 — about 219 vehicles.

The hazard

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing Ricon at [email protected].

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational