Recall 86V063000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Defect in 1977-1983 CHANCE VS24
RECALL This recall affects up to 319 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 86V063000 |
| Manufacturer | CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 319 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 CHANCE VS24, 1977 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1977 CHANCE RT50, 1978 CHANCE VS24, 1978 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1978 CHANCE RT50, 1979 CHANCE VS24, 1979 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1979 CHANCE RT50, 1980 CHANCE VS24, 1980 CHANCE RT50, 1980 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1981 CHANCE VS24, 1981 CHANCE RT50, 1981 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1982 CHANCE RT50, 1982 CHANCE VS24, 1982 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1983 CHANCE RT50, 1983 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1983 CHANCE VS24
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Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC FAN FOR THE UNDER FLOOR HEATER COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LOW SPEED RESISTOR WHICH GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE THE FAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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 | |
| 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 |