Recall 01V189003: 1993–2001 Chance AH-28 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 18, 2001

Manufacturer

Chance coach, inc.

Potentially affected

79vehicles

Model years

1993–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: streetcars and transit buses equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.

Possible consequence

When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began july 18, 2001. 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 chance coach at 1-888-391-1777 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1993 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1994 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1995 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1996 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1997 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1998 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1999 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 2000 Chance AH-281 complaints
• 2001 Chance AH-280 complaints
• 1993 Chance LFB-29 Opus1 complaints
• 1994 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 1995 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 1996 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 1997 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 1998 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 1999 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 2000 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints
• 2001 Chance LFB-29 Opus0 complaints