Recall 13V-422: 2010 Champion American Coach, 2010 Champion American Crusader and 9 more
Champion Bus, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 12, 2013, covering about 598 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Champion Bus, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Electrical |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V422000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2010 | All years |
| Champion American Crusader | 2010 | All years |
| Champion Challenger | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Champion Crusader | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Champion CTS | 2010 | All years |
| Champion CTS-Fe | 2010 | All years |
| Champion CTS-RE | 2010 | All years |
| Champion Defender | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Champion EZ-Trans | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Champion IC High Floor | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Champion IC LOW Floor | 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-422?
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.
How is recall 13V-422 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.