Recall 10V593000: 2005–2008 Champion Challenger

Report received

Nov 18, 2010

Manufacturer

Champion bus, inc.

Potentially affected

107vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

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 buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse.

Possible consequence

This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.

Remedy

Champion bus in cooperation with trans air will install a thermal shutdown device in series with the speed resistors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact trans air warranty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

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
• 2008 Champion Challenger0 complaints