Recall 09V369000: 2007–2010 Champion EZ-Trans and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 24, 2009
- Manufacturer
- Champion bus, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 69vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2010
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between january 2003 and august 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Possible consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Champion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2006 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2007 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2009 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2007 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
- 2008 Champion EZ-Trans1 complaints
- 2009 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
- 2010 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.