Recall 98V253000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Defect in 1993-1997 CHANCE AH-28
RECALL This recall affects up to 38 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V253000 |
| Manufacturer | CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 38 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUELED STREETCARS. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE (CUPOLA) WAS IMPROPERLY FASTENED. THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING COMPLETE STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON THE CUPOLA.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CNG LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
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 | |
| 97V125000 | 1993 CHANCE AH-28 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 38 |