Vehicle recall 03V458000 · October 24, 2003

2002 Champion Challenger

On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.

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

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 on may 12, 2004. Owners should contact champion at 1-800-788-1976.
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: 03V458000
Reported to NHTSA: October 24, 2003
Filed by: CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Owner notification: May 12, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 61
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Recall 03V458000 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 Challenger (2002): 2002

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