Chance Ah-28 1997
Model Ah-28 made in 1997 by Chance got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
01V013000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 09/30/1993 to 01/01/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 330 | 01/17/2001 | MFR | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 01/15/2001 | 01/18/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: streetcars. abrasion to insulation on some positive power cables can result in the grounding of the power cable. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The arcing and heat generated as a result of the grounded cable can result in the combustion of insulation, paint, under-coating, and other chassis components. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners/operators will be requested to immediately inspect their vehicles for power cable abrasion damage and remove the units with visible cable damage from service. they will be shipped replacement parts and instructions for repair immediately. owner/operators with units that have no visible cable damage will be shipped replacement parts and instructions as soon as the parts become available. all parts will be available within 30 days. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2001. owners who do not receive the free repair parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance at 1-888-391-1777. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
99V196000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 10/01/1993 to 07/15/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 195 | 07/20/1999 | MFR | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 07/22/1999 | 07/29/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches . the transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will secure the cable away from the junction box power stud with a clamp that is secured to the floor by a screw and washer; and the junction box power stud will be insulated with a rubber boot. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began july 20, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
98V253000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 10/01/1993 to 09/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 10/09/1998 | MFR | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 10/09/1998 | 10/13/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) fueled streetcars. the fuel tank support structure (cupola) was improperly fastened. these fasteners could loosen over time, causing complete structural failure on the cupola. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can lead to cng leakage, increasing the risk of fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these structures and repair as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began october 9, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
97V125000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 10/01/1993 to 06/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 08/30/1997 | MFR | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 08/07/1997 | 08/07/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses. the fuel tank support structure can fracture. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the fuel tank support structure can result in fuel leakage increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the welds on the fuel tank support structure (cupola) and repair as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Notes:owner notification is expected to begin during august 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-800-242-6231.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |