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  NHTSA Recall 98V253000

NHTSA Campaign Id 98V253000; Date: Oct. 9, 1998

This condition can lead to cng leakage, increasing the risk of fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1993 Chance Ah-28 1994 Chance Ah-28 1995 Chance Ah-28 1996 Chance Ah-28 1997 Chance Ah-28

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.

Affected Units:: 38

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) fueled streetcars. The fuel tank support structure (cupola) was improperly fastened. These fasteners could loosen over time, causing complete structural failure on the cupola.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect these structures and repair as necessary.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification began October 9, 1998. 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. 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 9, 1998

Also see:

All recalls of Chance vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.