2009 Champion Ez-Trans Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2009 Champion Ez-Trans problems

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Equipment: electricalReported September 12, 2013 · 598 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 13V422000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported March 31, 2010 · 191 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Champion bus has notified the federal safety agency 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 10V127000 · 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 2009 Champion Ez-Trans reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 Champion Ez-Trans.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Champion Ez-Trans?

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How many recalls does the 2009 Champion Ez-Trans have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and interior lighting.

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