Vehicle recall 12V275000 · May 17, 2012
Champion American Coach, American Crusader and 5 more models
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
- Consequence
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- Remedy
- CHAMPION BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL began on AUGUST 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHAMPION BUS AT 1-810-724-6474.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V275000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2012
- Filed by
- CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 17, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 892
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Champion American Coach (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Champion American Crusader (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Champion Challenger (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Champion Crusader (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Champion Ctste (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Champion Defender (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Champion Terrastar (2010): 2010
Has your Champion been repaired?
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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.