Vehicle recall 90V148000 · August 15, 1990
1981-1990 Champion Champion
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.
- Notes
- System: roof emergency exit; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE description: buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 1990
- Filed by
- CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
- Owner notification
- November 20, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 800
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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