Chance Amtv-pu 1979

Model Amtv-pu made in 1979 by Chance got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, suspension and visibility.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
83V083000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 10/01/1977 to 07/01/1981V (Vehicle)8308/23/1983ODICHANCE COACH, INC.09/01/198310/12/1983
Defect SummaryBattery cables may rub against brackets or other metal components causing the possibility of electrical shorts. this may be due to missing tie-down clamps, incorrect routing of battery cables, or lack of preventive maintenance.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAll damaged or worn cables will be replaced, cable routing will be corrected and cables will be covered with flexguard to prevent wear.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: electrical; battery cables.consequences of defect: electrical shorts could cause a fire in the vehicle,with resulting personal injury to passengers.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
87V148000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 01/01/1977 to 09/01/1985V (Vehicle)26209/10/1987MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.09/17/198709/23/1987
Defect SummaryWeld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.
Consequence SummaryThis would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.
NotesSystem: rear axlevehicle description: transit buses and replica streetcars.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
86V063000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1983V (Vehicle)31905/15/1986MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.05/15/198605/27/1986
Defect SummaryUnder certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRemove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.
NotesSystem: heater. vehicle description: 25 and 24 passenger city transit coaches with gvwr of22,000 to 24,000 lbs.