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NHTSARecalled Sep 12, 2013 · #13V422000

Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 American Crusader, American Coach, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, and IC Low Floor buses; and 2009-2010 Challenger and Crusader buses; and 2009-2011 Defender and EZ Trans buses; and 2010-2011 IC High Floor buses. The buses are manufactured from August 1, 2009, through May 19, 2011, and equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance. High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Model numbers
2010 American, 2010 Challenger, 2011 Defender, 2011 IC
UPCs

What you should do

Champion Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door header and replace any defective circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Champion at 1-810-724-6474.

View the official CPSC notice