CADILLAC CTS 2010: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Make : CADILLAC Model : CTS Year : 2010
Build Dates : 2009-08-01 - 2011-05-19
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V422000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-10-22 Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-12 Date Added to Database: 2013-09-24
Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 598
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.