Defect Description For Recall
Champion Bus Is Recalling Certain Buses Equipped With Trans Air Ta 73 Evaporators. The Evaporator Utilizes A Power Resistor To Regulate Blower Speed. Should A Short Occur In The “Low Or Medium Speed” Circuit While The Blower Is In High Speed, The Short Will Cause The Supply Voltage To Feedback Through The Resistor To Ground, Not Drawing Enough Current To Trip The Fuse.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V593000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
This Would Cause The Resistor Temperature To Rise To A Point Where It Will Melt And Possibly Ignite The Plastic Blower Housing To Which It Is Mounted. The Overheating Can Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Champion Bus In Cooperation With Trans Air Will Install A Thermal Shutdown Device In Series With The Speed Resistors. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On December 6, 2010. Owners May Contact Trans Air Warranty And Service Center At 1-800-673-2446.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20041001
End Of Manufacture
20090228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
107
Date Owners Notified
20101206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20101118