Champion Stacked Rail recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Champion Bus, Inc. recalls 2009–2015 Champion Stacked Rail, Crusader, Cts-re

Recall number

16V010000

Brand / firm

Champion

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8 units

Why it was recalled

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Crusader, Stacked Rail, and CTS RE vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015, equipped with Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

What to do

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or Johnson Controls (manufacturer of Recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.