NHTSA Recall 90V147000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V147000; Date: Aug. 15, 1990
Buses would not comply with fmvss 217, and could confusepassengers trying to exit in an emergency.
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Champion Cts Challenger; 1982 Champion Cts Challenger; 1983 Champion Cts Challenger; 1984 Champion Cts Challenger; 1985 Champion Cts Challenger; 1986 Champion Cts Challenger; 1987 Champion Cts Challenger; 1988 Champion Cts Challenger; 1989 Champion Cts Challenger; 1990 Champion Cts Challenger; 1981 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1982 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1983 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1984 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1985 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1986 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1987 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1988 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1989 Champion Cut-away Chassis; 1990 Champion Cut-away Chassis
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Champion Home Bldr. Co.
Affected Units:: 4,500
Recall Summary:
There is an inadequate number of emergency exits on the right side of the the bus; driver's door emergency exit label and instructions are not properly located. Window emergency exit instructions are not legible.
How to Fix:
Properly label right exit door as 'emergency exit'; relocate emergency exit labels; and install legible window emergency exit instructions.
Recall Notes:
System: emergency exit labels; fmvss 217.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 26, 1990
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