Recall 10V127000: 2007–2009 Champion EZ-Trans and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 31, 2010

Manufacturer

Champion bus, inc.

Potentially affected

191vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

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 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 could overheat.

Possible consequence

An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

Remedy

Trans air will notify the owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673- 2446.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Champion Challenger0 complaints
• 2009 Champion Challenger0 complaints
• 2007 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
• 2008 Champion EZ-Trans1 complaints
• 2009 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints