Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V821000 Reported December 29, 2014

Imperial triangle warning signs/fmvss 125

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 773 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V821000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
773
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 29, 2014

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 american crusader, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez-street, hc american, hcac, lf transport, m1235, platinum shuttle, stacked rail, and federal coach premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured january 1, 2012, to october 1, 2014, equipped with certain triangle warning signs manufactured by imperial supplies, llc. test reports indicate that the triangle warning signs, labeled c&j, may reflect an inadequate amount of light. as such, these triangle warning kits fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."

Safety Consequence

Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners to inspect their triangles for production dates between april 2011, to april 2014, and the affected triangles will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2015. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474.

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 14V821000 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 14V821000

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

What is recall 14V821000?

NHTSA recall 14V821000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on December 29, 2014. It addresses: Imperial triangle warning signs/fmvss 125. The recall affects approximately 773 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 14V821000 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.