Recall 90V147000: 1981–1990 Champion CUT-Away Chassis
- Report received
- Aug 15, 1990
- Manufacturer
- Champion home bldr. Co.
- Potentially affected
- 4,500vehicles
- Model years
- 1981–1990
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
There is an inadequate number of emergency exits on the right side of the the bus; driver's door emergency exit label and instructions are not properly located. Window emergency exit instructions are not legible.
Possible consequence
Buses would not comply with fmvss 217, and could confusepassengers trying to exit in an emergency.
Remedy
Properly label right exit door as 'emergency exit'; relocate emergency exit labels; and install legible window emergency exit instructions.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1982 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1983 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1984 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1985 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1986 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1987 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1988 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1989 Champion CUT-Away Chassis0 complaints
- 1990 Champion CUT-Away Chassis1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.