NHTSA Recall 02V258000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V258000; Date: Sep. 16, 2002
This increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chance Opus 29; 2002 Chance Opus 29; 2002 Chance Opus 34
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 126
Recall Summary:
On certain coaches, chaffing of the driver's left console heat duct flexhose between the 300 amp circuit breaker lug and the battery hold-down weldment occurs.
How to Fix:
A safety bulletin containing instructions and the parts required to insulate the terminal lug on the 300a circuit breaker will be provided to the owners. Owner notification began October 7, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
Recall Notes:
Also 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: Oct 7, 2002
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