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2005 Champion Challenger recalls

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

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

For the 2005 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.

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2005 Champion Challenger recalls, newest first

November 18, 2010NHTSA 10V593000107 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Champion bus is recalling certain buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.
Consequence
This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
Remedy
Champion bus in cooperation with trans air will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010. Owners may contact trans air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 24, 2009NHTSA 09V36900069 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between January 2003 and August 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Champion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 25, 2008NHTSA 08V490000503 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2007 challenger, crusader, defender, my 2005-2006 corporal, my 2006 cts-re, and my 2007 cts-fe and ic defender transit buses equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 24, 2008NHTSA 08V182000503 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Champion bus is recalling 503 my 2005-2008 defender, challenger, cts-re, cts-fe and crusader buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Champion bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion bus at 1-937-596-6849.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 14, 2007NHTSA 07V567000375 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Champion bus is recalling 375 my 2005-2007 champion, challenger, crusader, cts, defender and general coach model corporal and M1235 buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
Consequence
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy
Champion is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06E094). Owners may contact champion at 1-800-331-5761 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 20, 2006NHTSA 06V36200018 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
On certain transit buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06V225 and 06V289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor industries at 937-596-6849.

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April 24, 2006NHTSA 06V1270007 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
Consequence
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy
Champion is working with ricon to remedy these buses. The two lift arms will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 2005NHTSA 05V17400075 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
On certain diesel buses built on Ford e-series chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break.
Consequence
When the bracket breaks, the vacuum pump that provides the power to the power brakes becomes inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the power steering could be affected if the belt gets caught in the other belts.
Remedy
Carrier is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact carrier service department at 1-800-450-2211.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Champion Challenger were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Champion Challenger have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, interior lighting, equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling. 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 2005 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 2005 Champion Challenger?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.