Vehicle recall 02V160006 · October 29, 2002

Champion 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.

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

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.
Notes: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V160006
Reported to NHTSA: October 29, 2002
Filed by: CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 599
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Recall 02V160006 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Champion CGT (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Champion Challenger (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Champion Contender (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Champion Crusader (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Champion CTS (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Champion Defender (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Champion General (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999

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