NHTSA Recall 03V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V056000; Date: Mar. 19, 2003
When the windshield wiper motor overheats, it causes the 15 amp windshield wiper fuse to open protecting the circuit. This results in the loss of windshield wiper operation. Loss of visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chance Opus 29; 2002 Chance Opus 29; 2002 Chance Opus 34
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 203
Recall Summary:
On certain diesel buses, the two-speed windshield wiper switch can cause the low speed wiper relay to chatter causing the windshield wiper motor to overheat.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the wiper switch. Owner notification began on February 17, 2003. 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 optima bus at 1-316-779-7700.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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: Feb 17, 2003
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