Vehicle recall 13V422000 · September 12, 2013
Champion Defender, EZ-Trans and 9 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V422000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 2013
- Filed by
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Owner notification
- October 22, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 598
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical
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 (2010): 2010
- Champion American Crusader (2010): 2010
- Champion Challenger (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Champion Crusader (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Champion CTS (2010): 2010
- Champion CTS-FE (2010): 2010
- Champion CTS-RE (2010): 2010
- Champion Defender (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Champion EZ-Trans (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Champion IC High Floor (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Champion IC LOW Floor (2010): 2010
Has your Champion been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.