RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2018 Federal Coach Spirit recalls
2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Federal Coach Spirit with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 01
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 02
Transport Canada recalls
01- Structure#2018675
19 units affected
On certain buses, the front observation window located directly above the windshield may have incorrectly received tempered safety glass. In the event road debris were to strike the glass, the window may shatter and glass could fall into the occupant compartment, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Federal Coach will send new replacement laminate window to affected owners and will cover installation costs.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- VISIBILITY#18V842000
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Federal Coach Spirit vehicles. If the observation window that is located above the windshield is hit by road debris, it may shatter, resulting in glass falling into the driver and/or passenger compartment.
Risk: Glass that falls into the driver or passenger compartment can increase the risk of a crash or an injury.
Remedy: Champion will notify owners and dealers will replace the glass free of charge . The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753 extension 415.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2018 Federal Coach Spirit VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.