Latest CHAMPION CTS Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/champion/ctsThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSat, 23 Nov 2024 08:23:17 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2010 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICALChampion 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000054792000750772000000338/recall.aspxThu, 12 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT2011 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CTS AND M1235 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 29, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000044257001331771000000127/recall.aspxTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT2009 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONERCHAMPION 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000040157000750771000000342/recall.aspxTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2008 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONERCHAMPION 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000040157000750773000000342/recall.aspxTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2010 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGCHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2003 AND AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000033517000750772000000326/recall.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGCHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2003 AND AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000033517000750771000000326/recall.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGCHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2003 AND AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000033517000750773000000326/recall.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2007 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGCHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2003 AND AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000033517000750774000000326/recall.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2006 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGCHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2003 AND AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000033517000218892000000326/recall.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2004 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGCHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2003 AND AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000033517000202134000000326/recall.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT2006 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYCERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, 'PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE INNER BARRIER INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT BASEPLATE MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE BARRIER AND CAN ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO MOVE DOWN MORE THAN ONE INCH BELOW FLOOR LEVEL WHEN OCCUPIED. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000023246000218892000001004/recall.aspxWed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT2006 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000022986000218892000000127/recall.aspxWed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT2004 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR STRUCTURECERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE BUSES LACK THE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZE OF EMERGENCY EXITS. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021657000202134000000272/recall.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT2004 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021570000202134000001004/recall.aspxTue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT2003 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021570000202133000001004/recall.aspxTue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT2002 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021570000202089000001004/recall.aspxTue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT2001 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021570000106712000001004/recall.aspxTue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT2000 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021570000106711000001004/recall.aspxTue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT2002 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDSON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021569000202089000000274/recall.aspxThu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT2001 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDSON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021569000106712000000274/recall.aspxThu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT2000 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDSON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, A LIGHT GAUGE STEEL WAS USED FOR THE FLOOR FRAME CROSSMEMBER LOCATED IN THE FLOOR SUB-FRAME. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000021569000106711000000274/recall.aspxThu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT2001 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTORON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME UNUSABLE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000015325000106712000000267/recall.aspxTue, 29 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT2000 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTORON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME UNUSABLE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000015325000106711000000267/recall.aspxTue, 29 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT1999 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTORON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME UNUSABLE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000015325000106710000000267/recall.aspxTue, 29 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT1990 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000005941000057413000000144/recall.aspxFri, 27 Jul 1990 00:00:00 GMT1989 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000005941000057412000000144/recall.aspxFri, 27 Jul 1990 00:00:00 GMT1988 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000005941000057415000000144/recall.aspxFri, 27 Jul 1990 00:00:00 GMT1987 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000005941000057414000000144/recall.aspxFri, 27 Jul 1990 00:00:00 GMT1986 CHAMPION CTS RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/champion/cts/recalls/000005941000001432000000144/recall.aspxFri, 27 Jul 1990 00:00:00 GMT