CHANCE AH-28 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V125000
Make | Model | Year |
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CHANCE | AH-28 | 1995 |
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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" TRANSIT BUSES. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN FRACTURE.
FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE "CUPOLA" AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
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.