NHTSA Recall 99V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V196000; Date: Jul. 22, 1999
Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Chance Ah-28; 1994 Chance Ah-28; 1995 Chance Ah-28; 1996 Chance Ah-28; 1997 Chance Ah-28; 1998 Chance Ah-28; 1999 Chance Ah-28; 1993 Chance Rt-52; 1994 Chance Rt-52; 1995 Chance Rt-52; 1996 Chance Rt-52; 1997 Chance Rt-52; 1998 Chance Rt-52; 1999 Chance Rt-52
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 195
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches . The transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground.
How to Fix:
Dealers will secure the cable away from the junction box power stud with a clamp that is secured to the floor by a screw and washer; and the junction box power stud will be insulated with a rubber boot.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 20, 1999. 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: Jul 20, 1999
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