Champion American recalls
6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Champion American, across model years 2006–2018. Every recall repair is free at any Champion dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your American by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Champion American recalls by model year
Most common Champion American problems
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Latest Champion American recalls
- CHAMPION CHALLENGER (2014) recall — Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Champion is recalling 2012-2018 Challenger vehicles with certain wheelchair lifts due to risk of wheelchair user tipping into vehicle during exit. Owners must have lift replaced with safer cam.
- CHAMPION CHALLENGER (2014) recall — Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Champion Bus recalls certain Challenger buses equipped with wheelchair lifts due to bearing failure risk. Check if your lift is affected.
- CHAMPION CHALLENGER (2014) recall — Seat Belts
Champion recalls certain 2013-2015 Challenger buses due to seat belts that may fray against the metal frame, increasing injury risk in a crash.
- CHAMPION CHALLENGER (2014) recall — Equipment
Champion recalls certain 2012-2014 buses due to warning triangles that may not reflect light properly, increasing crash risk. Free replacement available.
- CHAMPION CHALLENGER (2014) recall — Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Champion Bus recalls model year 2006-2014 buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts. Cracking side plates may cause the platform to fall, risking injury.
Recall timeline
When the Champion American recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
What to do if your Champion American is recalled
- Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
- Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
- Call a Champion dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
- Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
- Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Champion about reimbursement.
Every Champion American recall, by model year
2015 Champion American — 3 recalls
2014 Champion American — 5 recalls
2013 Champion American — 5 recalls
2012 Champion American — 4 recalls
2011 Champion American — 2 recalls
2010 Champion American — 2 recalls
2009 Champion American — 3 recalls
2008 Champion American — 2 recalls
2007 Champion American — 2 recalls
Champion American recall questions
How many recalls does the Champion American have?
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Champion American, covering model years 2006–2018. The most recent was issued Aug 30, 2018 (Equipment Adaptive/Mobility).
Which Champion American model year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Champion American has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
What are the most common Champion American recall problems?
By system: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (3), Equipment (2), Seat Belts (1).
Is it safe to drive a recalled Champion American?
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
How do I check if my Champion American has an open recall?
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Champion dealer can also look it up.
Are Champion American recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires Champion to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Champion dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.