2000 Champion CTS recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2000 Champion CTS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Nov 2, 2004Crash risk2000–2004 Champion Challenger, 2000–2004 Champion Crusader, 2000–2004 Champion CTS and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
04V521000 · 231 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Oct 28, 2004Crash risk2000–2004 Champion Challenger, 2003–2004 Champion Corporal, 2000–2002 Champion CTS and 2 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME.
04V519000 · 2K units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Oct 29, 2002Crash risk1999–2001 Champion CGT, 1999–2001 Champion Challenger, 1999–2001 Champion Contender and 4 other models — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME UNUSABLE.
02V160006 · 599 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.