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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 10V593📅 Dec 2, 2010

2005–2008 Champion Challenger & 2007–2008 Champion International Defender recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating CAN result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V593000
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Vehicles affected
107
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-800-673-2446
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 6, 2010
Built
Oct 1, 2004 – Feb 28, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V593 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V593?

2005–2008 Champion Challenger & 2007–2008 Champion International Defender. 107 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Champion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-673-2446.