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2008 Champion Ez-Trans problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Champion Ez-Trans — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Ez-Trans years?

Ez-Trans NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted1 complaint2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints
Ez-Trans NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Champion Ez-Trans problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2008 Champion Ez-Trans have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V127000Climate Control (A/C & Heat)March 31, 2010 · 191 units

Defect

CHAMPION BUS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS/AIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS INSTALLED BETWEEN MAY 2006 AND JUNE 2009. EACH TRANS/AIR SYSTEM COMES WITH AN ELECTRICAL KIT WHICH CONTAINS A RELAY BOARD AND EC PC BOARD WHICH IF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COULD OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE RELAY BOARD, CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSE A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

TRANS AIR WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE ALSO SEE TRANS/AIR DEFECT REPORT 09E-042. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS/AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-673- 2446.

09V369000LightingSeptember 24, 2009 · 69 units

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.

Consequence

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. BUS 8014 (2010 INTERNATIONAL 3200 BUS) WAS PLACED INTO BUS SERVICE. APPROX. 10:47 AM DRIVER CALLED BUS SHOP TO REPORT THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE SMOKING. WHEN TECH ARRIVED APPROX 45 MINUTES LATER THE REAR BRAKES WERE AT 140 DEGREES (RIGHT REAR) AND 220 DEGREES ON LEFT REAR. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 20, 2011

2008 Champion Ez-Trans — common questions

Is the 2008 Champion Ez-Trans reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Champion Ez-Trans have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Champion Ez-Trans. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.