Recall 01V189003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES Defect in 1993-2001 CHANCE AH-28 CNG
RECALL This recall affects up to 79 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V189003 |
| Manufacturer | CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 79 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1993 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1994 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1994 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1995 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1995 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1996 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1996 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1997 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1997 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1998 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 1998 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1999 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 1999 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 2000 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 2000 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS, 2001 CHANCE AH-28 CNG, 2001 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Safety Consequence
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 18, 2001. 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 CHANCE COACH AT 1-888-391-1777 OR MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560.
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 | |
| 01V013000 | 1993 CHANCE AH-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 330 | |
| 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 |