Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V521000 Reported November 2, 2004

Champion/sure-lok/wheelchair securement

Q: What is recall 04V521000?

NHTSA recall 04V521000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on November 2, 2004. It addresses: Champion/sure-lok/wheelchair securement. The recall affects approximately 231 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 231 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V521000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

231

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 2, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.

Corrective Action

Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V521000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V521000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V521000?

NHTSA recall 04V521000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on November 2, 2004. It addresses: Champion/sure-lok/wheelchair securement. The recall affects approximately 231 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V521000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.