| Make : CHAMPION | Model : CUT-AWAY CHASSIS | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19810701 - 19900301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V147000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901126 | Date Received by ODI: 19900815 | Date Added to Database: 19900823 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217, AND COULD CONFUSEPASSENGERS TRYING TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. |
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Remedy:
PROPERLY LABEL RIGHT EXIT DOOR AS 'EMERGENCY EXIT'; RELOCATE EMERGENCY EXIT LABELS; AND INSTALL LEGIBLE WINDOW EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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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). |
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