Chance Sunliner 1988

Model Sunliner made in 1988 by Chance got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
92V031000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 09/01/1987 to 07/01/1991V (Vehicle)4502/14/1992ODICHANCE COACH, INC.03/10/199203/16/1992
Defect SummaryThe foot treadle accelerator is equipped with a return spring which serves as a backup device for the throttle return spring mounted on the engine; should both springs fail simultaneously the engine throttle could become stuck open.
Consequence SummaryThe throttle would not disengage when foot pressure isremoved from the treadle; the vehicle would be subject to loss of speed controland a possible accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace the treadle return spring with a newly designed spring.
NotesSystem: throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: open air, 4 wheel drive bus; 4 cylinder engines running ongasoline, propane, or diesel; also, tows up to three trailing coaches.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
90V014000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 10/01/1987 to 01/01/1990V (Vehicle)1001/03/1990ODICHANCE COACH, INC.01/29/199002/06/1990
Defect SummaryThe throttle return spring may not automatically return the throttle lever to the idle postion in the event that the linkage becomes disconnected.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause loss of accelerator control if the throttle linkage fails in the full open position. this could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall an improved throttle return kit.
NotesSystem: throttle return spring.vehicle description: coaches and streetcars.