NHTSA recall 09V369000
Interior lighting
Champion American Crusader and 6 more
Reported Sep 24, 200969 vehicles affectedCHAMPION BUS, INC.Built Jan 1, 2003 – Aug 30, 2009
The defect
Champion 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.
The risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
The remedy
Champion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.