Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V573000 Reported August 30, 2018

Wheelchair lift may raise too high

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 219 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V573000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
219
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 30, 2018
Completion Rate
38.81

Defect Summary

Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain 2012-2018 champion american coach, american crusader, american s2, challenger, crusader, defender, and impulse vehicles, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

Safety Consequence

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2018. owners may contact champion customer service 1-810-724-1753 extension 415 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing ricon at admin18e044@wabtec.com.

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 18V573000 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 18V573000

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

What is recall 18V573000?

NHTSA recall 18V573000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on August 30, 2018. It addresses: Wheelchair lift may raise too high. The recall affects approximately 219 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 18V573000 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.