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2009-2011 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader and others recall: electrical

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 12, 2013. It covers about 598 vehicles.

vehicles affected
598
reported
Sep 12, 2013
owners notified
Oct 22, 2013

Equipment: electrical

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V422000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Champion American Coach, Champion American Crusader and others electrical?

Yes. Recall 13V422000, reported on September 12, 2013, covers about 598 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V422000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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