Recall 90V148000: 1981–1990 Champion Champion
- Report received
- Aug 15, 1990
- Manufacturer
- Champion home bldr. Co.
- Potentially affected
- 800vehicles
- 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
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.
Possible 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.
Remedy
Modify roof release mechanism; revise wording of labels; and relocate labels within 6 inches of release mechanism.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1982 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1983 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1984 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1985 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1986 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1987 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1988 Champion Champion0 complaints
- 1989 Champion Champion1 complaints
- 1990 Champion Champion0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.