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NHTSARecalled Aug 15, 1990 · #90V148000

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MODIFY ROOF RELEASE MECHANISM; REVISE WORDING OF LABELS; AND RELOCATE LABELS WITHIN 6 INCHES OF RELEASE MECHANISM.

View the official CPSC notice