NHTSA Recall 11V141000: Air conditioner (equipment)
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 974 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Champion American Coach.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V141000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | March 1, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Safety risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy
Champion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2011. Owner may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 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 11V141000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2009 |
| Champion American Crusader | 2010 |
| Champion Bus Defender | 2011 |
| Champion Challenger | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Champion Crusader | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Champion CTS | 2008, 2009 |
| Champion Defender | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| 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.