Chance Recall 97V125000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Mounting

NHTSA recall 97V125000 · announced August 7, 1997 · filed by Chance Coach, Inc. · 38 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TRANSIT BUSES. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN FRACTURE.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE (CUPOLA) AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1997.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 CHANCE COACH AT 1-800-242-6231.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1993 Chance Ah-28
• 1994 Chance Ah-28
• 1995 Chance Ah-28
• 1996 Chance Ah-28
• 1997 Chance Ah-28

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