RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

Champion recalls

25 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 38 models.

Models

3035RE 1Abc 3035RE 1Abc M-1235 1American 1American Coach 8American Crusader 9American S2 1Challenger 19Corporal 2Crusader 14CTS 3CTS RE 2Cts-fe 5Cts-re 6Ctste 1CX300 1CX340 1CX380 1Defender 14Dfuc 1Ez-street 1Ez-trans 5HC 1HC 270NF 1HC American 3Hcac 4IC American Coach 1IC High Floor 2IC Low Floor 2Impulse 1International Defender 1LF Transport 5M1235 4Platinum Shuttle 3Premier 1Spirit 1Stacked Rail 4Terrastar 1

Latest Champion recalls

24V253000 · Forest River Bus, Llc2018–2024 Champion Challenger, Eldorado Advantage, Elkhart Elkc +moreUnsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.Brakes & stabilityFree repair3,680unitsApr 202419V554000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2019 Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader, Champion Defender +moreDue to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.Body & latchesFree replacement362unitsJul 201918V798000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2017–2018 Champion Challenger, Champion Defender, Champion LF Transport +moreWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair76unitsNov 201818V573000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2012–2018 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader, Champion American S2 +moreThe wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the…EquipmentFree replacement219unitsAug 201816V295000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2016 Champion ChallengerThese vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.Seats & beltsFree replacement5unitsMay 201616V010000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2009–2015 Champion Crusader, Champion Cts-re, Champion Stacked RailThe affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from…Seats & beltsFree replacement8unitsJan 201615V757000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2006–2015 Champion American, Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader +moreThe affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move…EquipmentFree replacement1,338unitsNov 201515V391000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2013–2015 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader, Champion Challenger +moreIn the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray.Seats & beltsFree replacement1,818unitsJun 201514V821000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2012–2014 Champion American Crusader, Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader +moreAs such, these triangle warning kits fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 125, "Warning devices.".EquipmentFree replacement773unitsDec 201414V748000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2014–2015 Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader, Champion Defender +moreThe spring nuts used to secure the passenger seats failed durability testing.Seats & beltsFree replacement168unitsNov 201414V742000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2006–2014 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader, Champion Challenger +moreThe platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.EquipmentFree replacement1,229unitsNov 201414V257000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2013 Champion ChallengerThe armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.EquipmentFree repair29unitsMay 201413V422000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2009–2011 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader, Champion CTS +moreThe buses are manufactured from August 1, 2009, through May 19, 2011, and equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model…EquipmentFree replacement598unitsSep 201312V593000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2006–2013 Champion American Crusader, Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader +moreThe buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable.EquipmentFree repair73unitsDec 201212V577000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2011–2013 Champion 3035RE, Champion CX300, Champion CX340 +moreThe chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit.ElectricalRepair49unitsDec 201212V275000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2007–2011 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader, Champion Challenger +moreChampion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2…EquipmentFree repair892unitsMay 201212V039000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2012 Champion M1235Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 abc-m1235 trucks manufactured from june 21, 2011, through november…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair20unitsFeb 201212V040000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2011–2012 Champion M1235Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 abc-m1235 transit buses manufactured from march 9, 2011, to…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair30unitsFeb 201211V518000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2011 Champion CTS, Champion M1235Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and m1235 trucks manufactured from march 9, 2011, through june…Engine & powertrainFree repair3unitsOct 201111V141000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2007–2011 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader, Champion CTS +moreChampion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or…EquipmentFree repair974unitsMar 201110V593000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2005–2008 Champion Challenger, Champion International DefenderChampion bus is recalling certain buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. the evaporator utilizes a power resistor to…EquipmentFree repair107unitsNov 201010V131000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2008–2010 Champion CTS RE, Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader +moreChampion bus has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 buses manufactured between september 2007 and…EquipmentRepair223unitsApr 201010V129000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2007–2010 Champion Abc 3035RE, Champion Abc M-1235, Champion CTS RE +moreChampion bus has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. the…EquipmentSee remedy300unitsApr 201010V127000 · Champion Bus, Inc.2006–2010 Champion American Coach, Champion Challenger, Champion Defender +moreChampion bus has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning…EquipmentFree repair191unitsMar 201010V062000 · General Coach America, Inc.2005–2010 Champion Ez-trans, General Coach Ez-trans, General Coach Ic-lc +moreWhen the buses are used in a severe duty application, such as buses in heavy transit use, there can be overheating of the brakes.Brakes & stabilityFree repair66unitsFeb 2010