Vehicle recall 90V147000 · August 15, 1990

Champion CTS Challenger and CUT-Away Chassis

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence: Buses would not comply with FMVSS 217, and could confusepassengers trying to exit in an emergency.
Remedy: Properly label right exit door as 'emergency exit'; relocate emergency exit labels; and install legible window emergency exit instructions.
Notes: System: emergency exit labels; FMVSS 217.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V147000
Reported to NHTSA: August 15, 1990
Filed by: CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
Owner notification: November 26, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,500
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 90V147000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Champion CTS Challenger (1981-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981
Champion CUT-Away Chassis (1981-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

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