2007 CHAMPION EZ-TRANS Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 09V369000 on 09/28/2009
- Component:
- Interior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2002 - 08/29/2009
- Affected:
- 69
- Defect:
- 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:
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- Correction:
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V062000 on 02/24/2010
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Affected:
- 66
- Defect:
- General coach is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 lo-trans, model year 2007 ez-trans and model year 2009-2010 ic-lc buses built on international 3200im chassis manufactured from july 2003 through february 2010. when the buses are used in a severe duty application, such as buses in heavy transit use, there can be overheating of the brakes.
- Consequence:
- If the overheating becomes excessive, it could result in a fire located at the brake area. a fire may result in personal injury, property damage, or death.
- Correction:
- General coach is working with international to define the remedy for this campaign. the buses will be retrofitted with an aftermarket transmission retarder that will lower the temperatures of the braking components down into the normal operating range. this service will be performed free of charged. the recall began on may 10, 2010. owners may contact general coach at 1-800-842-0622.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V127000 on 03/30/2010
- Component:
- Equipment:air conditioner
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2006 - 08/30/2009
- Affected:
- 191
- Defect:
- Champion bus has notified nhtsa 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.
- Consequence:
- An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
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