Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V147000 Reported August 15, 1990

Equipment:emergency exit label

Champion Home Bldr. Co. · Equipment · 4,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V147000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
4,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 1990

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Buses would not comply with fmvss 217, and could confusepassengers trying to exit in an emergency.

Corrective Action

Properly label right exit door as 'emergency exit'; relocate emergency exit labels; and install legible window emergency exit instructions.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Champion Home Bldr. Co. dealer and reference recall ID 90V147000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 90V147000

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

What is recall 90V147000?

NHTSA recall 90V147000 was issued by Champion Home Bldr. Co. on August 15, 1990. It addresses: Equipment:emergency exit label. The recall affects approximately 4,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Champion Home Bldr. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V147000 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.