NHTSA Recall 11V141000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V141000; Date: Mar. 1, 2011
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Champion American Coach; 2010 Champion American Crusader; 2007 Champion Challenger; 2008 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Challenger; 2010 Champion Challenger; 2011 Champion Challenger; 2008 Champion Crusader; 2009 Champion Crusader; 2010 Champion Crusader; 2011 Champion Crusader; 2008 Champion CTS; 2009 Champion CTS; 2008 Champion Defender; 2009 Champion Defender; 2010 Champion Defender; 2010 Champion Ez-trans; 2011 Champion Bus Defender
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 974
Recall Summary:
Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
How to Fix:
Champion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 8, 2011. Owner may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 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: Mar 8, 2011
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