NHTSA Recall 09V369000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V369000; Date: Sep. 24, 2009
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Champion American Crusader; 2005 Champion Challenger; 2006 Champion Challenger; 2007 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Challenger; 2004 Champion CTS; 2006 Champion CTS; 2007 Champion CTS; 2008 Champion CTS; 2009 Champion CTS; 2010 Champion CTS; 2003 Champion Defender; 2007 Champion Defender; 2008 Champion Defender; 2009 Champion Defender; 2007 Champion Ez-trans; 2008 Champion Ez-trans; 2009 Champion Ez-trans; 2010 Champion Ez-trans; 2010 Champion High Floor Ic; 2005 Champion Lo-trans; 2006 Champion Lo-trans
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 69
Recall Summary:
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. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
How to Fix:
Champion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Dec 11, 2009
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