Recall 13V422000: 2009–2011 Champion EZ-Trans and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 12, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 598vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2011
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 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. The buses are manufactured from August 1, 2009, through May 19, 2011, and equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Possible consequence
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Champion Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door header and replace any defective circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2010 Champion Challenger0 complaints
- 2009 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
- 2010 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
- 2011 Champion EZ-Trans0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.