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2008 Champion Ez-transProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Champion Ez-trans, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 18, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Champion Ez-trans has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Champion Ez-trans recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 10V-127 · Mar 31, 2010 · 191 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Champion.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Ez-trans year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ez-trans median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ez-trans owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 10445292 · Jan 18, 2012

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