Chance Opus 34

Model Opus 34 made by Chance got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningequipment and vehicle speed control.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
03V009000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 01/01/2002 to 12/20/2002V (Vehicle)20101/07/2003MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.01/02/200302/04/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain coaches, the front and rear coach doors are not marked as an
Consequence SummaryWithout these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exits in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. owner notification was expected to begin january 7, 2003. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02V004011CHANCE COACH, INC.from 03/11/2002 to 09/10/2002V (Vehicle)137MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.09/10/200209/25/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryChance coach recommends that owners inspect their vehicles and install the part kit provided by chance coach. owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
02V258000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 01/01/2002 to 08/31/2002V (Vehicle)12610/07/2002MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.09/16/200209/26/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain coaches, chaffing of the driver's left console heat duct flexhose between the 300 amp circuit breaker lug and the battery hold-down weldment occurs.
Consequence SummaryThis increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
Corrective SummaryA safety bulletin containing instructions and the parts required to insulate the terminal lug on the 300a circuit breaker will be provided to the owners. owner notification began october 7, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
03V056000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 01/01/2002 to 12/31/2002V (Vehicle)20302/17/2003MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.03/19/200303/05/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain diesel buses, the two-speed windshield wiper switch can cause the low speed wiper relay to chatter causing the windshield wiper motor to overheat.
Consequence SummaryWhen the windshield wiper motor overheats, it causes the 15 amp windshield wiper fuse to open protecting the circuit. this results in the loss of windshield wiper operation. loss of visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the wiper switch. owner notification began on february 17, 2003. 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 optima bus at 1-316-779-7700.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0300101/08/200310000885Piping board to vestibule jumper assembly wiring harness interface. *tt04/02/2003