Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V422000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V422000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 598 affected units, Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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. 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V422000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-09-12T00:00:00
Subject: Electric door actuator may lead to fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 598

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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. 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.
Consequence Summary: High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V422000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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