NHTSA Recall 04V588000: Structure
CHAMPION BUS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2004 Champion CTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V588000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 13, 2004 |
| Owner notification | December 9, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V588000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion CTS | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.