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1990 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1989 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1988 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1987 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1986 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1985 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1984 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1983 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1982 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1981 Champion Champion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.


1979 Champion Champion

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components". if sufficient force is applied, the side door hinges could separate and fail to support the door.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the hinges in each door at no cost to owner.


1977 Champion Champion

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the brackets used to mount the auxiliary fuel tank were inadequately welded to the chassis frame rails.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install two straps bolted to the frame rails and floor joists to secure the tank at no cost to owner.


1976 Champion Champion

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the brackets used to mount the auxiliary fuel tank were inadequately welded to the chassis frame rails.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install two straps bolted to the frame rails and floor joists to secure the tank at no cost to owner.


1975 Champion Champion

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the brackets used to mount the auxiliary fuel tank were inadequately welded to the chassis frame rails.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install two straps bolted to the frame rails and floor joists to secure the tank at no cost to owner.