CHANCE OPUS 34 2002: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V258000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHANCE | OPUS 34 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-10-07 | 2002-09-16 | 2002-09-26 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-01 - 2002-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 126
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN COACHES, CHAFFING OF THE DRIVER'S LEFT CONSOLE HEAT DUCT FLEXHOSE BETWEEN THE 300 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER LUG AND THE BATTERY HOLD-DOWN WELDMENT OCCURS.
THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA WHEN THE 300 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL LUG IS SHORTED TO GROUND.
A SAFETY BULLETIN CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PARTS REQUIRED TO INSULATE THE TERMINAL LUG ON THE 300A CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 7, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER 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'.
