Chance Recall 91V174000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 91V174000 · announced October 7, 1991 · filed by Chance Coach, Inc. · 187 units affected
The problem
WIRING OF THE TELL-TALE MODULE, LOCATED IN THE REAR GATE UNLOCK-UNLATCH MECHANISM, CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO BE APPLIED AND THE REAR GATE TO UNLATCH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PUSH-TO-TEST LIGHT IS PRESSED.
The risk
WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEVEHICLE IN MOTION, STANDING PASSENGERS IN THE BUS ARE EXPOSED TO INCREASE RISKOF INJURY BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP.
What to do
INSTALL THE REDESIGNED TELL-TALE MODULE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACH MODIFIED TO RESEMBLE A SAN ANTONIO, TEXASTURN OF THE CENTURY STREETCAR.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.