Champion Defender — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 9, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain buses, the 2 point passenger seat belts installed on the passenger seats located next to the aisle could become frayed from rubbing against the inboard seat bracket edge
Also affects: Champion Challenger, Champion Lf Transport, Federal Coach Premier, Federal Coach Spirit, General Coach American Coach
Champion Defender — Electrical
High risk
Sep 16, 2013
Model years: 2010
On certain buses, a circuit board contained within the door header could overheat, potentially resulting in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers wil
Also affects: Champion Challenger, Champion International High Floor
Champion Defender — Accessories
High risk
Mar 1, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Carrier GenV EM-1 evaporator unit, the blower motor fuse assembly may allow the fuse to loosen over time, which could result in high resistance
Also affects: Champion Challenger
Champion Defender — Electrical
High risk
Mar 31, 2010
Model years: 2008
On certain buses, the electrical systems includes a relay board with a 12-position terminal strip with screws mounted to a printed circuit board. These relay boards may overheat, u
Also affects: Champion Ez Trans, Champion International High Floor, Champion International Low Floor
Champion Defender — Other
High risk
Mar 26, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the l
Also affects: Champion Challenger
Champion Defender — Electrical
High risk
Jul 9, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain buses, fasteners used to secure electrical connectors on the roof mounted air conditioner control panel may not have received adequately tightening torque during vehicle
Also affects: Champion Cts-Re, Champion International American Coach, Champion International High Floor, Champion International Low Floor
Champion Defender — Structure
High risk
Oct 27, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, cracks may develop on the lateral crossmembers (floor sub-frame) and on the risers of the sub-frame, at the rear of the bus from the first crossmember in front
Also affects: Champion General, Champion Challenger, Champion Cts