CHAMPION 2012 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
Brand
CHAMPION
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Champion Bus, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 CHAMPION CHALLENGER vehicles due to equipment issues. The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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