1988 CHAMPION CHAMPION Recall

Campaign:
90V148000 on 08/22/1990
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
06/30/1981 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
800
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.
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.
Correction:
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.

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