2008 Champion CTS Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported March 1, 2011 · 974 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy: Champion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2011. Owner may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or champion bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 11V141000 · Recall details

Interior lightingReported September 24, 2009 · 69 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 09V369000 · Recall details

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Is the 2008 Champion CTS reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Champion CTS.

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How many recalls does the 2008 Champion CTS have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and interior lighting.

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