There have been 11 safety recalls for the Champion CTS. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Champion CTS.
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Champion American Coach, 2010 Champion American Crusader, 2009 Champion Challenger, 2010 Champion Challenger, 2009 Champion Crusader, 2010 Champion Crusader, 2010 Champion CTS, 2010 Champion Cts-fe, 2010 Champion Cts-re, 2009 Champion Defender, 2010 Champion Defender, 2011 Champion Defender, 2009 Champion Ez-trans, 2010 Champion Ez-trans, 2011 Champion Ez-trans, 2010 Champion Ic High Floor, 2011 Champion Ic High Floor, 2010 Champion Ic Low Floor |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2010 american crusader, american coach, cts-fe, cts-re, and ic low floor buses; and 2009-2010 challenger and crusader buses; and 2009-2011 defender and ez trans buses; and 2010-2011 ic high floor buses.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Champion CTS, 2011 Champion M1235 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and m1235 trucks manufactured from March 9, 2011, through June 29, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 12, 2013 | Equipment:electrical | 598 |
| Oct. 18, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 974 |
| Sep. 24, 2009 | Interior Lighting | 69 |
| Feb. 21, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 83 |
| Sep. 20, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Dec. 13, 2004 | Structure | 6 |
| Nov. 2, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 231 |
| Oct. 28, 2004 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 1,552 |
| Oct. 29, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 599 |
| Jul. 27, 1990 | Gasoline Fuel System | 1,128 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 2010 Champion CTS | 2 |
| 2009 Champion CTS | 2 |
| 2008 Champion CTS | 2 |
| 2007 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 2006 Champion CTS | 3 |
| 2004 Champion CTS | 3 |
| 2003 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 2002 Champion CTS | 2 |
| 2001 Champion CTS | 3 |
| 2000 Champion CTS | 3 |
| 1999 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 1990 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 1989 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 1988 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 1987 Champion CTS | 1 |
| 1986 Champion CTS | 1 |