CHANCE AH-28 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V253000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHANCE | AH-28 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-10-09 | 1998-10-09 | 1998-10-13 |
Production Dates: 1993-10-01 - 1997-09-30
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" FUELED STREETCARS. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE "CUPOLA" WAS IMPROPERLY FASTENED. THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING COMPLETE STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON THE CUPOLA.
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CNG LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
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'.
