NHTSA Recall 09V426000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V426000; Date: Oct. 29, 2009
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Crusader; 2009 Champion Defender; 2010 Champion Ez-trans
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
How to Fix:
Champion bus will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy free of charge. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on November 30, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
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: Nov 30, 2009
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