Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit
Defect Summary
Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2013 challenger transit buses manufactured january 7, 2013, through october 25, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Safety Consequence
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Champion will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2014. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-800-776-4943, or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. champion's number for this recall is 14e-010.
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FAQ: Recall 14V257000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V257000?
NHTSA recall 14V257000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on May 15, 2014. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit. The recall affects approximately 29 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 14V257000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14E-010. 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.