1996 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS RECALL - #01V189003
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS |
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| Manufacturer |
CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1993 - 6/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
7/20/2001 |
| Influenced by |
CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/18/2001 |
| # Affected |
79 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 18, 2001. 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 OR MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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