NHTSA Recall 86V063000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V063000; Date: May. 15, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chance Amtv-pu; 1978 Chance Amtv-pu; 1979 Chance Amtv-pu; 1980 Chance Amtv-pu; 1981 Chance Amtv-pu; 1982 Chance Amtv-pu; 1983 Chance Amtv-pu; 1977 Chance RT50; 1978 Chance RT50; 1979 Chance RT50; 1980 Chance RT50; 1981 Chance RT50; 1982 Chance RT50; 1983 Chance RT50; 1977 Chance VS24; 1978 Chance VS24; 1979 Chance VS24; 1980 Chance VS24; 1981 Chance VS24; 1982 Chance VS24; 1983 Chance VS24
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 319
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.
Recall Notes:
System: heater. Vehicle description: 25 and 24 passenger city transit coaches with gvwr of22,000 to 24,000 lbs.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1986
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