NHTSA Campaign Id 10V127000; Date: Mar. 31, 2010
An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:2008 Champion American Coach; 2008 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Challenger; 2007 Champion Defender; 2008 Champion Defender; 2007 Champion Ez-trans; 2008 Champion Ez-trans; 2009 Champion Ez-trans; 2009 Champion Hc 270nf; 2008 Champion Ic American Coach; 2009 Champion Ic American Coach; 2007 Champion Ic High Floor; 2008 Champion Ic High Floor; 2009 Champion Ic High Floor; 2010 Champion Ic High Floor; 2006 Champion Ic Low Floor; 2007 Champion Ic Low Floor; 2008 Champion Ic Low Floor; 2009 Champion Ic Low Floor; 2010 Champion Ic Low Floor
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 191
Recall Summary:Champion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and June 2009. Each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit which contains a relay board and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.
How to Fix:Trans air will notify the owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673- 2446.
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: May 19, 2010
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