Recall 04V588000: Champion bus, inc.

Report received

Dec 13, 2004

Manufacturer

Champion bus, inc.

Potentially affected

6vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." these buses lack the correct number and size of emergency exits.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one of the regular windows on the buses with an emergency exit window. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact champion at 800-331-5761.