2007 Champion Ez-Trans | 2005 General Coach Lo-Trans | 2006 General Coach Lo-Trans | 2010 General Coach Ic-Lc | 2007 General Coach Ez-Trans | 2009 General Coach Ic-Lc — Service brakes, hydraulic
Published February 25, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 25, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V062000, published February 25, 2010. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2007 Champion Ez-Trans | 2005 General Coach Lo-Trans | 2006 General Coach Lo-Trans | 2010 General Coach Ic-Lc | 2007 General Coach Ez-Trans | 2009 General Coach Ic-Lc — Service brakes, hydraulic.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- EZ-TRANS
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2007 CHAMPION EZ-TRANS | 2005 GENERAL COACH LO-TRANS | 2006 GENERAL COACH LO-TRANS | 2010 GENERAL COACH IC-LC | 2007 GENERAL COACH EZ-TRANS | 2009 GENERAL COACH IC-LC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Champion Ez-Trans | 2005 General Coach Lo-Trans | 2006 General Coach Lo-Trans | 2010 General Coach Ic-Lc | 2007 General Coach Ez-Trans | 2009 General Coach Ic-Lc — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V062000 on February 25, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: EZ-TRANS.