Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V302000 Reported May 28, 2014

Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V302000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
25
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 28, 2014

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 defender shuttle buses built on freightliner m2 chassis equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the freightliner chassis, has notified owners, and dtna dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2014. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474 or dtna at 1-800-385-4357.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V302000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V302000

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

What is recall 14V302000?

NHTSA recall 14V302000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on May 28, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 25 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 14V302000 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.