Champion American Crusader recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
10 recalls found for the Champion American Crusader in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Champion American Crusader recalls
- Aug 30, 201818V573000Equipment adaptive/mobility219 vehiclesChampion American Coach, American Crusader and 5 more models
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.
- Nov 16, 201515V757000Equipment adaptive/mobility1,338 vehiclesChampion American, American Coach and 10 more models
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.
- Jun 19, 201515V391000Seat belts1,818 vehiclesChampion American Coach, American Crusader and 12 more models
In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray.
- Dec 29, 201414V821000Equipment773 vehiclesChampion American Crusader, Champion Challenger and 13 more models
As such, these triangle warning kits fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 125, "Warning devices."
- Nov 19, 201414V742000Equipment adaptive/mobility1,229 vehiclesChampion American Coach, American Crusader and 10 more models
The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- Sep 12, 201313V422000Equipment598 vehiclesChampion Defender, EZ-Trans and 9 more models
The buses are manufactured from August 1, 2009, through May 19, 2011, and equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model 3230 circuit boards.
- Dec 18, 201212V593000Equipment73 vehiclesChampion Challenger, Champion Bus Defender and 2 more models
The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable.
- May 17, 201212V275000Equipment adaptive/mobility892 vehiclesChampion American Coach, American Crusader and 5 more models
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
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