Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V010000 Reported January 13, 2016

Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 13, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 crusader, stacked rail, and cts re vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to october 14, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Safety Consequence

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2016. Owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-6474, or johnson controls (manufacturer of recaro seats) customer service at 1-248-484-3203.

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 16V010000 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 16V010000

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

What is recall 16V010000?

NHTSA recall 16V010000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on January 13, 2016. It addresses: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat. The recall affects approximately 8 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 16V010000 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.