Does the 2001 Champion Challenger have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, structure, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2001 Champion Challenger recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Champion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Champion Challenger?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2001 Champion Challenger recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Champion Challenger. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Champion been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Champion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2001 Champion Challenger recalls, newest first

November 2, 2004NHTSA 04V521000231 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Remedy: Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 28, 2004NHTSA 04V5190001,552 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Summary: On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.
Consequence: Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. The recall began November 16, 2004. Owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 29, 2002NHTSA 02V160006599 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary: On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. Once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.
Consequence: This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.
Remedy: Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or champion at 810-724-6474.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2001 Champion Challenger were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2001 Champion Challenger have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, structure, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Champion Challenger recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Champion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Champion Challenger?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.