Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
LATERAL CROSSMEMBERS CRACKING
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 03V458000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
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.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.