1997 CHANCE AH-28 RECALL - #98V253000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
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.
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| Vehicle |
1997 CHANCE AH-28 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1993 - 9/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/13/1998 |
| Influenced by |
CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/9/1998 |
| # Affected |
38 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CNG LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1997 CHANCE AH-28 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1997 CHANCE AH-28 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1997 CHANCE AH-28 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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