Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 American Crusader, American Coach, Cts-Fe, Cts-Re, And Ic Low Floor Buses; And 2009-2010 Challenger And Crusader Buses; And 2009-2011 Defender And EZ Trans Buses; And 2010-2011 Ic High Floor Buses. The Buses Are Manufactured From August 1, 2009, Through May 19, 2011, And Equipped With A&M Systems Door Headers Containing Model 3230 Circuit Boards. Voltage Spikes May Damage Electrical Components And Electrical Circuits, Causing The Circuit Board To Develop High Resistance.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CTS-FE
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
13V422000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical
Effect Of Defect
High Resistance May Cause The Board To Overheat, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Door Header And Replace Any DefeCTIve Circuit Board, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 22, 2013. Owners May Contact Champion At 1-810-724-6474.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090801
End Of Manufacture
20110519
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
598
Date Owners Notified
20131022
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130912