Chance Vs-24 1992

Model Vs-24 made in 1992 by Chance got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure and unknown or other.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - COLUMN
92V110000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 12/01/1991 to 07/01/1992V (Vehicle)52908/31/1992MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.07/28/199208/05/1992
Defect SummaryThe welds on a bracket which attaches the tilt- telescoping steering column to the firewall under the dash are defective and could fail.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the attachment bracket can result in a lossof steering control and a possible vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryA new, improved bracket will be installed on all affected units.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: transit coaches and streetcar replicas.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
93V197000CHANCE COACH, INC. V (Vehicle)2103/11/1994MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.11/24/199312/01/1993
Defect SummaryThe passenger access doors are equipped with differential air motors for the door opening and closing operation. due to the size and construction of the doors, the motors that hold the doors closed can be overpowered and the doors can be forced open by a passenger pushing against them.
Consequence SummaryIf the vehicle is in motion as the doors are pushed open,the parking brakes will set, stopping the vehicle suddenly. this could result ininjuries to standing passengers. if the doors can be pushed open wide enough,a passenger may fall out of the moving vehicle, causing serious injuries.
Corrective SummaryAn unloader kit will be added to dump the air off of the small cylinder side of the door motor to insure that the doors are positively locked and cannot be forced open.
NotesSystem: structure; door assembly.vehicle description: diesel-powered, rubber-tired authentic replicas ofturn-of-the-century streetcars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chance coach service center at 1-316-942-7411. also, contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
93V084000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 08/01/1992 to 05/01/1993V (Vehicle)24808/30/1993MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.05/17/199305/25/1993
Defect SummaryVehicle description: diesel powered, rubber tire street cars, 24,ooo lbs. gross vehicle weight equipped with a mobile-tech, model 3213, wheel chair step lift. the passive step lift's barrier which keeps a wheel chair and its occupant from rolling off the lift pad fails when hit by a powered wheel chair.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the wheel chair barrier may allow the powered wheelchair to fall off the lift pad, resulting in injuries to its occupant.
Corrective SummaryChange the wheelchair restraining barrier so that wheel chairs will not be able to roll over the edge.
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