CHANCE VS24 1983: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
| Make : CHANCE | Model : VS24 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1977-01-01 - 1983-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V063000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-05-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-05-15 | Date Added to Database: 1986-05-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 319 | ||
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Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC FAN FOR THE UNDER FLOOR HEATER COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LOW SPEED RESISTOR WHICH GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE THE FAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: HEATER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 AND 24 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT COACHES WITH GVWR OF22,000 TO 24,000 LBS. |
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