NHTSA Recall 10V593000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V593000; Date: Nov. 18, 2010
This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Champion Challenger; 2006 Champion Challenger; 2007 Champion Challenger; 2008 Champion Challenger; 2007 Champion International Defender; 2008 Champion International Defender
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 107
Recall Summary:
Champion bus is recalling certain buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.
How to Fix:
Champion bus in cooperation with trans air will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010. Owners may contact trans air warranty and service center 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: Dec 6, 2010
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