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Recall

Champion Defender — 13V422000

NHTSA ID
13V422000
Make
Champion
Model
Defender
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2013-09-12
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Units Affected
598
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

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

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 Vehicles

Champion Defender
Model Years: 2009

2009 Champion Defender