Champion CTS recalls and problems
10 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Champion CTS by year
All Champion CTS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V-422 | Sep 12, 2013 | 2010 | Equipment | 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… |
| 11V-518 | Oct 18, 2011 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Champion bus (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and m1235 trucks manufactured from march 9, 2011, through june 29, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. |
| 11V-141 | Mar 1, 2011 | 2008–2009 | Equipment | Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. |
| 09V-369 | Sep 24, 2009 | 2004, 2006–2010 | Interior Lighting | Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between january 2003 and august 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. |
| 07V-061 | Feb 21, 2007 | 2006 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-362 | Sep 20, 2006 | 2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in… |
| 04V-588 | Dec 13, 2004 | 2004 | Structure | Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-521 | Nov 2, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. |
| 04V-519 | Oct 28, 2004 | 2000–2002 | Structure | On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame. |
| 02V-160 | Oct 29, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (Type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Champion CTS?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Champion CTS; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Champion CTS have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Champion CTS model years 2000–2004, 2006–2011.