NHTSA Recall 09V426000: Air conditioner (equipment)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V426000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | October 29, 2009 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
Safety risk
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Champion bus will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy free of charge. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on november 30, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V426000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2009 |
| Champion Crusader | 2009 |
| Champion Defender | 2009 |
| Champion Ez-Trans | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.