Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V798000 Reported November 12, 2018

Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207, 210

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 76 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V798000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
76
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 12, 2018
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 champion challenger, defender, lf transport, goshen g-force, and impulse transit buses, equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

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 18V798000 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 18V798000

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

What is recall 18V798000?

NHTSA recall 18V798000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on November 12, 2018. It addresses: Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 76 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 18V798000 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.