Champion Challenger recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
34 recalls found for the Champion Challenger in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Champion Challenger recalls
- Apr 5, 202424V253000Service brakes, hydraulic3,680 vehiclesStarcraft Bus Allstar, Starcraft Bus Senator II and 8 more models
Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
- Jul 25, 201919V554000Structure362 vehiclesChampion Challenger, Champion Crusader and 5 more models
Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
- Nov 12, 201818V798000Seats76 vehiclesChampion Challenger, Champion Defender and 3 more models
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a…
- 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.
- May 12, 201616V295000Seats5 vehicles2016 Champion Challenger
These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
- 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."
Other Champion models
- Champion Defender26 recalls
- Champion Crusader22 recalls
- Champion CTS11 recalls
- Champion CTS-RE11 recalls
- Champion American Crusader10 recalls
- Champion American Coach8 recalls
- Champion CTS-FE7 recalls
- Champion EZ-Trans7 recalls
- Champion M12357 recalls
- Champion Corporal6 recalls
- Champion LF Transport5 recalls
- Champion Hcac4 recalls