Recall 10V062 affects 66 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Champion Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, and Ic-Lc buses for brake overheating. Free retrofit at a franchised Champion dealer.
Champion recall 10V062 covers 66 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, and Ic-Lc buses built on International 3200IM chassis because severe-duty use can overheat the brakes. Excessive brake heat can start a fire at the brake area, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hydraulic brake system on the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 Champion Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, and Ic-Lc buses uses brake fluid pressure to slow the bus. When the driver presses the pedal, that pressure moves through the lines and applies the wheel brakes. The system has to shed heat while the bus is stopping, especially in repeated stop-and-go service.
On buses built on the International 3200IM chassis, heavy transit use places severe duty on the brakes. Under that kind of service, the brakes can overheat instead of staying within their normal operating range. Overheated brakes lose effectiveness because heat reduces the brake system's ability to turn pedal force into stopping force.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the bus is used in heavy transit service, treat changes in brake feel, brake odor, smoke near a wheel, or longer stopping distance as a reason to stop using it and contact a Champion dealer.
Who's affected?
Spans Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, and Ic-Lc bus models across the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.
| 2007 Champion Ez-Trans | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2005 General Coach Lo-Trans | hydraulic brake system |
| 2006 General Coach Lo-Trans | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 General Coach Ic-Lc | hydraulic brake system |
| 2007 General Coach Ez-Trans | hydraulic brake system |
| 2009 General Coach Ic-Lc | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 66 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive heat in the brake area can start a fire, creating risk of personal injury, property damage, or death. The recall does not list a warning sign, so schedule the repair soon and ask the dealer how to limit bus use until the work is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Champion dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, or 2010 Champion Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, or Ic-Lc bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Champion customer service at 1-800-842-0622 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 10V062.
- Schedule the free transmission-retarder retrofit that lowers brake-component temperatures during severe-duty use.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and give the service desk recall number 10V062 when you call.
- Avoid heavy transit use until the retrofit is complete if the bus shows brake overheating signs.
What happens at the repair
The known repair path is a retrofit with an aftermarket transmission retarder. At the dealer, a Champion technician installs the retarder so brake component temperatures stay within the normal operating range during severe-duty use. The filing says this service began on May 10, 2010, and parts and labor are free under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the retrofit parts and appointment handling for your bus before bringing it in.
Timeline
| February 25, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V062?
Recall 10V062 covers 66 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Champion Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, and Ic-Lc buses built on International 3200IM chassis. In severe duty use, the brakes can overheat. Champion will retrofit the buses with an aftermarket transmission retarder for free.
What should I do if my 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Champion Ez-Trans, Lo-Trans, or Ic-Lc is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V062. If it is, contact a franchised Champion dealer or Champion at 1-800-842-0622 to arrange the transmission-retarder retrofit. Reference recall 10V062 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says the transmission-retarder retrofit is performed free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included buses.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V062?
The safety risk is brake overheating during severe duty use, such as heavy transit service. If overheating becomes excessive, a fire can start at the brake area. NHTSA campaign 10V062 lists personal injury, property damage, and death as the stated consequences.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V062000 |
|---|---|
| Champion customer service | 1-800-842-0622 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V062 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V062000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →