Chance Recall 99V196000: Electrical System, Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA recall 99V196000 · announced July 22, 1999 · filed by Chance Coach, Inc. · 195 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS AND TRANSIT COACHES . THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CAN RUB AGAINST THE ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD ALLOWING BATTERY CURRENT TO FLOW DIRECTLY TO GROUND.

The risk

ELECTRICAL ARCING CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THE JUNCTION BOX, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL SECURE THE CABLE AWAY FROM THE JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD WITH A CLAMP THAT IS SECURED TO THE FLOOR BY A SCREW AND WASHER; AND THE JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD WILL BE INSULATED WITH A RUBBER BOOT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 1999.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
• 1998 Chance Ah-28
• 1999 Chance Ah-28
• 1993 Chance Rt-52
• 1994 Chance Rt-52
• 1995 Chance Rt-52
• 1996 Chance Rt-52
• 1997 Chance Rt-52
• 1998 Chance Rt-52
• 1999 Chance Rt-52

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