Champion Contender recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
3 recalls found for the Champion Contender in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Champion Contender | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Champion Contender | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Champion Contender | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Champion Contender | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Champion Contender recalls
- Sep 27, 200606V368000Structure22 vehicles2000 Champion Contender
On certain buses equipped with vapor bus connecting rods, when the connecting rod is subjected to certain load combinations and cumulative cycling, initiation and propagation of…
- Oct 29, 200202V160006Seat belts599 vehiclesChampion CGT, Challenger and 5 more models
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.
- Apr 20, 199999V091000Service brakes, hydraulic18 vehiclesChampion Contender and TB-2242
Vehicle description: transit buses built on spartan chassis.
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