NHTSA Recall 02V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V192000; Date: Jul. 23, 2002
Long-term wear can allow the power stud to short to ground through the transmission control cable, resulting in electrical arcing and the ignition of combustible materials in the junction box compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Chance Ah-28; 2000 Chance Ah-28; 2001 Chance Ah-28; 2002 Chance Ah-28; 1999 Chance Rt-52; 2000 Chance Rt-52; 2001 Chance Rt-52; 2002 Chance Rt-52
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 109
Recall Summary:
On certain streetcars (diesel and cng models) and rt-52 diesel coaches manufactured with at-545 and mt643 transmissions which use a manual transmission control cable. The transmission control cable may rub against the junction box power stud located on the bottom of the junction box.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if either the power stud insulation boot and/or the transmission shift cable clamp is missing. Both the insulation boot and the clamp will be installed if missing. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 2002. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 24, 2002
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