CHAMPION IC HIGH FLOOR 2011: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V422000

Make Model Year
CHAMPION IC HIGH FLOOR 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-10-22 2013-09-12 2013-09-24

Production Dates: 2009-08-01 - 2011-05-19

Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 598

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.