Chance Recall 98V253000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Mounting

NHTSA recall 98V253000 · announced October 9, 1998 · filed by Chance Coach, Inc. · 38 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CNG LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1998.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 1-888-391-1777.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

• 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.