Champion DEFENDER

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRÂ’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERUS

    AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE RELAY BOARD, CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSE A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERUS

    IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

    High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENTUS

    Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    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.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBINGUS

    A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    SEATSUS

    Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    SEATSUS

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

  • Champion DEFENDERdate unknown
    STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS

    If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.