| Make : CHAMPION | Model : CHAMPION | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19810701 - 19900301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V148000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901120 | 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: 800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
MODIFY ROOF RELEASE MECHANISM; REVISE WORDING OF LABELS; AND RELOCATE LABELS WITHIN 6 INCHES OF RELEASE MECHANISM. |
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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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