NHTSA Recall 13V422000: Electrical (equipment)
Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 598 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Champion American Coach.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V422000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | September 12, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V422000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion American Coach | 2010 |
| Champion American Crusader | 2010 |
| Champion Challenger | 2009, 2010 |
| Champion Crusader | 2009, 2010 |
| Champion CTS | 2010 |
| Champion CTS-Fe | 2010 |
| Champion CTS-Re | 2010 |
| Champion Defender | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Champion Ez-Trans | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Champion Ic High Floor | 2010, 2011 |
| Champion Ic Low Floor | 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.