2008 Champion International Defender | 2007 Champion International Defender | 2006 Champion Challenger | 2005 Champion Challenger | 2007 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger — Equipment
Published December 2, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V593000, published December 2, 2010 and initiated November 18, 2010. Recalling firm: Champion Bus, Inc.; 2008 Champion International Defender | 2007 Champion International Defender | 2006 Champion Challenger | 2005 Champion Challenger | 2007 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger — Equipment.
What's the hazard
CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS AIR TA 73 EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR UTILIZES A POWER RESISTOR TO REGULATE BLOWER SPEED. SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR IN THE "LOW OR MEDIUM SPEED" CIRCUIT WHILE THE BLOWER IS IN HIGH SPEED, THE SHORT WILL CAUSE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO FEEDBACK THROUGH THE RESISTOR TO GROUND, NOT DRAWING ENOUGH CURRENT TO TRIP THE FUSE.
What to do
CHAMPION BUS IN COOPERATION WITH TRANS AIR WILL INSTALL A THERMAL SHUTDOWN DEVICE IN SERIES WITH THE SPEED RESISTORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHAMPION
- Model
- INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2008 CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER | 2007 CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER | 2006 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2007 CHAMPION CHALLENGER | 2008 CHAMPION CHALLENGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Champion International Defender | 2007 Champion International Defender | 2006 Champion Challenger | 2005 Champion Challenger | 2007 Champion Challenger | 2008 Champion Challenger — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V593000 on December 2, 2010. Reported hazard: CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS AIR TA 73 EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR UTILIZES A POWER RESISTOR TO REGULATE BLOWER SPEED. SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR IN THE "LOW OR MEDIUM SPEED" CIRCUIT WHILE THE BLOWER IS IN HIGH SPEED, THE SHORT WILL CAUSE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO FEEDBACK THROUGH THE RESISTOR TO GROUND, NOT DRAWING ENOUGH CURRENT TO TRIP THE FUSE.
What should I do if I have this product?
CHAMPION BUS IN COOPERATION WITH TRANS AIR WILL INSTALL A THERMAL SHUTDOWN DEVICE IN SERIES WITH THE SPEED RESISTORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHAMPION. Model: INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER.