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CHANCE VS24 RECALLS - CHANCE COACH, INC.
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1992 Chance Vs24 - (591 vehicles affected) - Campaign #92V130000
SUMMARY:
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:
THE JAM-NUTS FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TIE RODS IN THE DRAG LINK WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AFTER INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BACK OFF DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION AND CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BECOMEDISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE. LOSS OF OPERATORCONTROL OF THE BUS WOULD OCCUR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TIGHTEN THE JAM-NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE, AND INSTALL A NEW INSTRUCTION DECAL ON THE CHASSIS FRAME NEXT TO THE DRAG LINK WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES FOR THE JAM NUTS.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: STEERING: LINKAGES.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: BUSES.
1991 Chance Vs24 - (591 vehicles affected) - Campaign #92V130000
SUMMARY:
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:
THE JAM-NUTS FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TIE RODS IN THE DRAG LINK WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AFTER INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BACK OFF DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION AND CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BECOMEDISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE. LOSS OF OPERATORCONTROL OF THE BUS WOULD OCCUR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TIGHTEN THE JAM-NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE, AND INSTALL A NEW INSTRUCTION DECAL ON THE CHASSIS FRAME NEXT TO THE DRAG LINK WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES FOR THE JAM NUTS.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: STEERING: LINKAGES.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: BUSES.
1990 Chance Vs24 - (591 vehicles affected) - Campaign #92V130000
SUMMARY:
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:
THE JAM-NUTS FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TIE RODS IN THE DRAG LINK WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AFTER INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BACK OFF DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION AND CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BECOMEDISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE. LOSS OF OPERATORCONTROL OF THE BUS WOULD OCCUR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TIGHTEN THE JAM-NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE, AND INSTALL A NEW INSTRUCTION DECAL ON THE CHASSIS FRAME NEXT TO THE DRAG LINK WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES FOR THE JAM NUTS.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: STEERING: LINKAGES.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: BUSES.
1989 Chance Vs24 - (591 vehicles affected) - Campaign #92V130000
SUMMARY:
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:
THE JAM-NUTS FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TIE RODS IN THE DRAG LINK WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AFTER INSTALLATION.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BACK OFF DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION AND CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD ENDS TO BECOMEDISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE. LOSS OF OPERATORCONTROL OF THE BUS WOULD OCCUR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TIGHTEN THE JAM-NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE, AND INSTALL A NEW INSTRUCTION DECAL ON THE CHASSIS FRAME NEXT TO THE DRAG LINK WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES FOR THE JAM NUTS.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: STEERING: LINKAGES.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: BUSES.
1989 Chance Vs24 - (236 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V044000
SUMMARY:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
DESCRIPTION:
INSULATION ON A BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE, SHORTING THE CONDUCTOR TO GROUND.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REPAIR OR REPLACE CONDUCTOR.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE AND CONDUCTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES AND STREETCARS.
1989 Chance Vs24 - (236 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V043000
SUMMARY:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
DESCRIPTION:
BATTERY CABLES AND WIRE LOOMS CAN RUB AGAINST FRONT ROADSIDE MUD FLAP BRACKET, AND/OR ONE OF THE BATTERY CABLE CLAMP BOLTS.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND AFIRE HAZARD.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
MODIFY MUD FLAP BRACKET AND/OR CABLE CLAMP BOLT TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH BATTERY CABLES.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE AND WIRE LOOM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES AND STREETCARS.
1986 Chance Vs24 - (27 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V153000
SUMMARY:
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:
STEERING DRAG LINKS ARE 1/2 INCH TOO LONG AND COULD CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING AND CONTROL DIFFICULTY.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REPLACE DRAG LINK TUBE WITH ONE THAT IS 1/2 INCH SHORTER TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT BUSES AND 24 PASSENGER REPLICASTREETCARS.
1985 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1984 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1983 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1983 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1982 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1982 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1981 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1981 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1980 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1980 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1979 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1979 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1978 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1978 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
1977 Chance Vs24 - (319 vehicles affected) - Campaign #86V063000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
1977 Chance Vs24 - (262 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V148000
SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
DESCRIPTION:
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
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