Champion Cts 2009
Model Cts made in 2009 by Champion got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, interior lighting.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V141000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 06/01/2007 to 02/28/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 974 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 03/01/2011 | 03/03/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during march 2011. owner may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V369000 | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | from 01/01/2003 to 08/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | 12/11/2009 | MFR | CHAMPION BUS, INC. | 09/24/2009 | 09/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||