CHAMPION BUS 2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER
Brand
CHAMPION BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Champion Bus, Inc. is recalling certain 2014 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER vehicles due to seat belts issues. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of i.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-810-724-6474 or DTNA at 1-800-385-4357.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026