NHTSA Recall 04V588000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V588000; Date: Dec. 13, 2004
In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Champion CTS
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. " these buses lack the correct number and size of emergency exits.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace one of the regular windows on the buses with an emergency exit window. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact champion at 800-331-5761.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 2004
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