NHTSA Recall 90V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V148000; Date: Aug. 15, 1990
Buses would not comply with fmvss 217; incorrect or toolong exit instructions could lead to confusion and further hazard topassengers attempting to exit the bus in an emergency.
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Champion Champion; 1982 Champion Champion; 1983 Champion Champion; 1984 Champion Champion; 1985 Champion Champion; 1986 Champion Champion; 1987 Champion Champion; 1988 Champion Champion; 1989 Champion Champion; 1990 Champion Champion
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Champion Home Bldr. Co.
Affected Units:: 800
Recall Summary:
The emergency roof exit release mechanism was installed in an incorrect direction; operating instructions for the roof exit are not concise; and instructions for exit are incorrect.
How to Fix:
Modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.
Recall Notes:
System: roof emergency exit; fmvss 217. Vehicle description: buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 1990
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