Vehicle recall 19V554000 · July 25, 2019
Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader and 5 more models
Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
- Consequence
- If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V554000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 2019
- Filed by
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 362
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
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 (2019): 2019
- Champion Crusader (2019): 2019
- Champion Defender (2019): 2019
- Champion LF Transport (2019): 2019
- Goshen G-Force (2019): 2019
- Goshen Impulse (2019): 2019
- Goshen Pacer II (2019): 2019
Has your Champion been repaired?
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