Chance Amtv-pu 1980
Model Amtv-pu made in 1980 by Chance got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, suspension and visibility.
Model 1980
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 | ||||||||||||||||
83V083000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 10/01/1977 to 07/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | 08/23/1983 | ODI | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 09/01/1983 | 10/12/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Battery 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 Summary | All damaged or worn cables will be replaced, cable routing will be corrected and cables will be covered with flexguard to prevent wear. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
87V148000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 01/01/1977 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 262 | 09/10/1987 | MFR | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 09/17/1987 | 09/23/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: rear axlevehicle description: transit buses and replica streetcars. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
86V063000 | CHANCE COACH, INC. | from 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 319 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | CHANCE COACH, INC. | 05/15/1986 | 05/27/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under 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 Summary | Remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: heater. vehicle description: 25 and 24 passenger city transit coaches with gvwr of22,000 to 24,000 lbs. |