NHTSA Campaign Id 08V326000; Date: Jul. 17, 2008
If these connections are loose, it could result in overheating and cause a fire.
2007 Champion Cts-re; 2007 Champion Defender; 2008 Champion Defender; 2008 Champion International American Co; 2007 Champion International High Floor; 2008 Champion International High Floor; 2009 Champion International High Floor; 2007 Champion International Low Floor
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 68
Champion is recalling 68 my 2007-2009 transit buses. The fasteners that are used to hold electrical connectors in place on the roof mounted air conditioner control panel may not be tightened down to the proper torque and/or there may be a possible frayed wire at the connection point.
Dealers will inspect the fasteners on the electrical control board and tighten them to the proper torque value if they are found to be loose. The recall began on July 1, 2008. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-1735.
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 2008
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