Vehicle recall 11V141000 · March 1, 2011
Champion Challenger, Champion Crusader and 6 more models
Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2011
- Filed by
- CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 8, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 974
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Champion American Coach (2009): 2009
- Champion American Crusader (2010): 2010
- Champion Challenger (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Champion Crusader (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Champion CTS (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Champion Defender (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Champion EZ-Trans (2010): 2010
- Champion Bus Defender (2011): 2011
Has your Champion been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Champion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.