1978 CHANCE RT50 RECALL - #86V063000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : HEATER CORE
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC FAN FOR THE UNDER FLOOR HEATER COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LOW SPEED RESISTOR WHICH GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE THE FAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
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| Vehicle |
1978 CHANCE RT50 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1977 - 1/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
5/27/1986 |
| Influenced by |
CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/1986 |
| # Affected |
319 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
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| Description |
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC FAN FOR THE UNDER FLOOR HEATER COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LOW SPEED RESISTOR WHICH GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE THE FAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: HEATER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 AND 24 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT COACHES WITH GVWR OF22,000 TO 24,000 LBS. |
| See also |
1978 CHANCE RT50 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1978 CHANCE RT50 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET
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