OPTIMA OPUS 29 2002: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Make : OPTIMA | Model : OPUS 29 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2001-01-01 - 2002-08-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V232000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-08-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-09-19 | Date Added to Database: 2002-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-107 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL WEBASTO HEATERS, THE HEATER LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ABOVE THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ARE COVERED WITH INSULATION. |
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Consequence:
HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MELTS THE INSULATION CREATING SMOKE OR FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM THESE LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 19, 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 1-316-779-7712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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