NHTSA recall 90V148000
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Champion Champion
Reported Aug 15, 1990800 vehicles affectedCHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.Built Jul 1, 1981 – Mar 1, 1990
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.