CHANCE AH-28 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V125000

Make Model Year
CHANCE AH-28 1994
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1997-08-30 1997-08-07 1997-08-07

Production Dates: 1993-10-01 - 1997-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" TRANSIT BUSES. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE "CUPOLA" AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.

Notes

NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1997.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 1-800-242-6231.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.