| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE03046 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHAMPION |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: GENERAL | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2001 |
| Component Name: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | Manufacturer's Name: Champion Bus, Inc. |
| Date Opened: Oct, 14 2003 | Date Closed: Dec, 01 2003 |
| Subject: LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING | Summary: This investigation was based on information provided by a bus fleet which was experiencing floor sagging due to the lateral crossmembers cracking on six of their buses.the cracking occured as a result of undersized gauge steel being used on the the floor frame crossmembers.cracks of this nature could compromise the structual integrity of the bus body in the event of a vehicle crash. champion has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and reinforce the crossmembers and risers of the sub-floor.a copy of the recall is attached. accordingly, this investigation is closed. |
