NHTSA Recall 10V127000: Air conditioner (equipment)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 191 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Champion American Coach.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V127000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | March 31, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 19, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion bus has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems installed between may 2006 and june 2009. Each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit which contains a relay board and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.
Safety risk
An electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Remedy
Trans air will notify the owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact trans/air warranty and service department at 1-800-673- 2446.
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 10V127000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2008 |
| Champion Challenger | 2008, 2009 |
| Champion Defender | 2007, 2008 |
| Champion Ez-Trans | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Champion Hc 270NF | 2009 |
| Champion Ic American Coach | 2008, 2009 |
| Champion Ic High Floor | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Champion Ic Low Floor | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 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.