CHANCE AH-28 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V254000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHANCE | AH-28 | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-12-20 | 1996-12-23 | 1996-12-23 |
Production Dates: 1993-12-01 - 1996-12-15
Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FASTENERS SECURING THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" ROOF-MOUNTED FUEL TANK LIDS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR MAINTAINED.
IF THE FASTENERS FAIL TO HOLD THE FUEL TANK LIDS PROPERLY, THE LIDS WOULD COME OFF DURING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
CHANCE COACH IS DEVELOPING A MODIFICATION KIT TO ENHANCE THE FASTENING OF THE ROOF FUEL TANK. UNTIL THAT KIT IS AVAILABLE, OWNERS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THE FUEL TANK IS SECURELY FASTENED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS MAILED DECEMBER 20, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHANCE COACH AT 1-800-242-6231.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
