Chance Recall 02V232000: Visibility, Defroster/defogger/hvac System

NHTSA recall 02V232000 · announced September 19, 2002 · filed by Chance Coach, Inc. · 27 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL WEBASTO HEATERS, THE HEATER LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ABOVE THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ARE COVERED WITH INSULATION.

The risk

HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MELTS THE INSULATION CREATING SMOKE OR FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM THESE LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHANCE COACH AT 1-316-779-7712.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Chance Opus 29
• 2002 Chance Opus 29

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.