There have been 7 safety recalls for the Champion Ez-trans. 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 Ez-trans.
A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Champion American Coach, 2014 Champion American Coach, 2015 Champion American Coach, 2013 Champion American Crusader, 2014 Champion American Crusader, 2015 Champion American Crusader, 2013 Champion Challenger, 2014 Champion Challenger, 2015 Champion Challenger, 2013 Champion Crusader, 2014 Champion Crusader, 2015 Champion Crusader, 2013 Champion Cts-fe, 2014 Champion Cts-fe, 2015 Champion Cts-fe, 2013 Champion Cts-re, 2014 Champion Cts-re, 2015 Champion Cts-re, 2013 Champion Defender, 2014 Champion Defender, 2015 Champion Defender, 2013 Champion Dfuc, 2014 Champion Dfuc, 2015 Champion Dfuc, 2013 Champion Ez-trans, 2014 Champion Ez-trans, 2015 Champion Ez-trans, 2013 Champion HC, 2014 Champion HC, 2015 Champion HC, 2013 Champion Hcac, 2014 Champion Hcac, 2015 Champion Hcac, 2013 Champion Lf Transport, 2014 Champion Lf Transport, 2015 Champion Lf Transport, 2013 Champion Premier, 2014 Champion Premier, 2015 Champion Premier, 2013 Champion Spirit, 2014 Champion Spirit, 2015 Champion Spirit |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Recall Summary: Champion bus, inc. (champion) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 american crusader, american coach, challenger, crusader, cts-fe, cts-re, defender, ez trans, hcac, hc, dfuc, lf transport, premier, and spirit transit buses manufactured March 1, 2013, to June 12, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 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 🔎 |
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the overheating becomes excessive, it could result in a fire located at the brake area. A fire may result in personal injury, property damage, or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Champion Ez-trans, 2007 General Coach Ez-trans, 2009 General Coach Ic-lc, 2010 General Coach Ic-lc, 2005 General Coach Lo-trans, 2006 General Coach Lo-trans |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: General coach is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 lo-trans, model year 2007 ez-trans and model year 2009-2010 ic-lc buses built on International 3200im chassis manufactured from July 2003 through February 2010.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 19, 2015 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 1,818 |
| Sep. 12, 2013 | Equipment:electrical | 598 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 974 |
| Mar. 31, 2010 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 191 |
| Feb. 25, 2010 | Service Brakes | 66 |
| Oct. 29, 2009 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 6 |
| Sep. 24, 2009 | Interior Lighting | 69 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2015 Champion Ez-trans | 1 |
| 2014 Champion Ez-trans | 1 |
| 2013 Champion Ez-trans | 1 |
| 2011 Champion Ez-trans | 1 |
| 2010 Champion Ez-trans | 4 |
| 2009 Champion Ez-trans | 3 |
| 2008 Champion Ez-trans | 2 |
| 2007 Champion Ez-trans | 3 |