Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V588000 Reported December 13, 2004

Champion/fmvss 217/emergency window

Q: What is recall 04V588000?

NHTSA recall 04V588000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on December 13, 2004. It addresses: Champion/fmvss 217/emergency window. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Champion Bus, Inc. · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V588000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Champion Bus, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 13, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V588000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Champion Bus, Inc. or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power

N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026

Recall 73V092000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Brakes:mechanical service:other

N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973

Recall 73V094000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Suspension

N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973

Recall 26T011000

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Tire tread may separate

N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026

Recall 26E021000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power

N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 04V588000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V588000?

NHTSA recall 04V588000 was issued by Champion Bus, Inc. on December 13, 2004. It addresses: Champion/fmvss 217/emergency window. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V588000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.