CHANCE OPUS 34 2002: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V056000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHANCE | OPUS 34 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-02-17 | 2003-03-19 | 2003-03-05 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-01 - 2002-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SBR 03-002
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 203
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES, THE TWO-SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE LOW SPEED WIPER RELAY TO CHATTER CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO OVERHEAT.
WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATS, IT CAUSES THE 15 AMP WINDSHIELD WIPER FUSE TO OPEN PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT. THIS RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. LOSS OF VISIBILITY CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. 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 OPTIMA BUS AT 1-316-779-7700.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
