2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner feedback is not available through complaints but recall data reveals several safety-related issues, mostly involving seats, seat belts, and adaptive mobility equipment like wheelchair lifts.
Five recalls affect this vehicle, addressing problems with seating components, seat belt webbing, and wheelchair lifts. These recalls cover issues ranging from seat attachment failures to potential wheelchair lift malfunctions, impacting passenger safety features.
Recalls- Seat spring nuts failure. Recall 14V748000 affected 168 vehicles where spring nuts securing passenger seats failed durability tests, risking seat movement during crashes. Champion will replace defective seat nuts free of charge.
- Seat belt fraying. Recall 15V391000 covered 1818 vehicles with seat belts that fray from contact with metal seat frames, failing FMVSS 209 requirements. Dealers will install plastic sleeves and replace frayed belts at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift link arms. Recall 15V757000 involved 1338 buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts where oversized pivot holes allow bearings to move, risking platform failure and potential falls. Inspection and replacement of damaged parts are provided free.
- Driver seat J-Brackets. Recall 16V010000 applied to 8 vehicles with Recaro Ergo-M bus driver seats missing welds on J-Brackets, possibly causing separation of the seat belt anchorage assembly. Missing welds lead to replacements at no charge.
- Wheelchair lift cam failure. Recall 18V573000 affected 219 vehicles where wheelchair lift positioning cams may fail, causing platforms to stop above floor level and risk tipping for users. The fix replaces the cam with a machined aluminum version for free.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting an attorney specializing in consumer protection and lemon law could help clarify available options.
2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3551
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER
219 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Champion Bus (Champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Champion American Coach, American Crusader, American S2, Challenger, Crusader, Defender, and Impulse vehicles, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: 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.
2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER
8 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
Risk: 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.
2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER
1338 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Challenger, Defender, Crusader, American, American Coach, American Crusader, Corporal, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, HC American, Platinum Shuttle, and Stacked Rail transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2015, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER
1818 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 American Crusader, American Coach, Challenger, Crusader, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, Defender, EZ Trans, HCAC, HC, DFUC, LF Transport, Premier, and Spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 CHAMPION CRUSADER
168 vehicles affected
SEATS
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LF Transport, HCAC, Defender, Crusader, and Challenger transit buses manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.
Risk: Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.