Champion Bus Defender (2011) – 11V141000

Defect Description For Recall

Champion Bus Is Recalling Certain Vehicles Equipped With Carrier Genv Em-1 Evaporator Units. Due To Time, Temperature, And/Or Vibration, The Fuse May Loosen In The Fuse Holder Resulting In High Resistance And Arcing.

Make Of Vehicle

Champion BUS

Model Of Vehicle

DEFENDER

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

11V141000

Component Description

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Effect Of Defect

If Sufficient Arcing Occurs, The Fuse Holder May Melt, And May Be Accompanied By Flame, Smoke And Potential Fire.

Fix Defect

Champion Bus Will Notify Owners And Provide Information On How To Obtain The Retrofit Kit From Carrier Along With Repair InstruCTIons. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 8, 2011. Owner May Contact Carrier At 1-800-793-4741 Or Champion Bus At 1-810-724-6474.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20070601

End Of Manufacture

20110228

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

974

Date Owners Notified

20110308

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Date Report Received

20110301

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard