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NHTSA 01V013📅 Jan 18, 2001

2000–2001 Chance AH-28 & 2000–2001 Chance AH-28 CNG + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: streetcars. Abrasion to insulation on some positive power cables CAN result in the grounding of the power cable.

💥 The risk

The arcing and heat generated as a result of the grounded cable CAN result in the combustion of insulation, paint, under-coating, and other chassis components.

🔧 The fix

Owners/operators will be requested to immediately inspect their vehicles for power cable abrasion damage and remove the units with visible cable damage from service. They will be shipped replacement parts and instructions for repair immediately. Owner/operators with units that have no visible cable damage will be shipped replacement parts and instructions as soon as the parts become available. All parts will be available within 30 days. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2001. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance at 1-888-391-1777.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V013000
Manufacturer
CHANCE COACH, INC.
Vehicles affected
330
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-888-391-1777
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 17, 2001
Built
Sep 30, 1993 – Jan 1, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V013 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V013?

2000–2001 Chance AH-28 & 2000–2001 Chance AH-28 CNG + 1 more. 330 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chance dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-391-1777.