Recall 03V056000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Defect in 2001-2002 CHANCE OPUS 34
RECALL This recall affects up to 203 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V056000 |
| Manufacturer | CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 203 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON 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.
Safety Consequence
WHEN 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.
Remedy
DEALERS 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.
Related Recalls for CHANCE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |