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NHTSARecalled Jul 17, 2008 · #08V326000

ROOF MOUNTED AIRCONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL/TRANSAIR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CHAMPION IS RECALLING 68 MY 2007-2009 TRANSIT BUSES. THE FASTENERS THAT ARE USED TO HOLD ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS IN PLACE ON THE ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED DOWN TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND/OR THERE MAY BE A POSSIBLE FRAYED WIRE AT THE CONNECTION POINT. IF THESE CONNECTIONS ARE LOOSE, IT COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Product details

Product
ROOF MOUNTED AIRCONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL/TRANSAIR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FASTENERS ON THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOARD AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE IF THEY ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHAMPION BUS AT 1-810-724-1735.

View the official CPSC notice