Recall 01V013000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1993-2001 CHANCE AH-28
RECALL This recall affects up to 330 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V013000 |
| Manufacturer | CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 330 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 CHANCE AH-28, 1993 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1993 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 1994 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1994 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 1994 CHANCE AH-28, 1995 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1995 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 1995 CHANCE AH-28, 1996 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 1996 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1996 CHANCE AH-28, 1997 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1997 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 1997 CHANCE AH-28, 1998 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1998 CHANCE AH-28, 1998 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 1999 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1999 CHANCE AH-28, 1999 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 2000 CHANCE AH-28, 2000 CHANCE AH-28 LPG, 2000 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 2001 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 2001 CHANCE AH-28, 2001 CHANCE AH-28 LPG
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS. ABRASION TO INSULATION ON SOME POSITIVE POWER CABLES CAN RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF THE POWER CABLE.
Safety Consequence
THE ARCING AND HEAT GENERATED AS A RESULT OF THE GROUNDED CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE COMBUSTION OF INSULATION, PAINT, UNDER-COATING, AND OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS.
Remedy
OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES FOR POWER CABLE ABRASION DAMAGE AND REMOVE THE UNITS WITH VISIBLE CABLE DAMAGE FROM SERVICE. THEY WILL BE SHIPPED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR IMMEDIATELY. OWNER/OPERATORS WITH UNITS THAT HAVE NO VISIBLE CABLE DAMAGE WILL BE SHIPPED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS AS SOON AS THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. ALL PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 30 DAYS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHANCE AT 1-888-391-1777.
Related Recalls for CHANCE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V056000 | 2002 CHANCE OPUS 34 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 203 | |
| 03V009000 | 2001 CHANCE OPUS 29 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 201 | |
| 02V258000 | 2002 CHANCE OPUS 34 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 126 | |
| 02V232000 | 2002 CHANCE OPUS 29 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 27 | |
| 02V192000 | 2001 CHANCE AH-28 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 109 | |
| 01V309000 | 2001 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 45 | |
| 01V189003 | 1995 CHANCE AH-28 CNG | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 79 | |
| 99V196000 | 1997 CHANCE AH-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 195 | |
| 98V253000 | 1993 CHANCE AH-28 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 38 | |
| 97V125000 | 1993 CHANCE AH-28 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 38 |