Recall 10V127000: 2008 Champion American Coach, 2008–2009 Champion Challenger, 2007–2008 Champion Defender +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 31, 2010
Vehicles affected
191
Models
8
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Champion bus has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and june 2009. Each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit which contains a relay board and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.

The risk

An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

The fix

Trans air will notify the owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673- 2446.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2008 Champion American Coach
  • 2008 Champion Challenger
  • 2009 Champion Challenger
  • 2007 Champion Defender
  • 2008 Champion Defender
  • 2007 Champion EZ-Trans
  • 2008 Champion EZ-Trans
  • 2009 Champion EZ-Trans
  • 2009 Champion HC 270NF
  • 2008 Champion IC American Coach
  • 2009 Champion IC American Coach
  • 2007 Champion IC High Floor
  • 2008 Champion IC High Floor
  • 2009 Champion IC High Floor
  • 2010 Champion IC High Floor
  • 2006 Champion IC LOW Floor
  • 2007 Champion IC LOW Floor
  • 2008 Champion IC LOW Floor
  • 2009 Champion IC LOW Floor
  • 2010 Champion IC LOW Floor

Details

NHTSA campaign
10V127000
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Owner letters
May 19, 2010
Components
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology