5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2001-01-18
Description
Vehicle description: streetcars. Abrasion to insulation on some positive power cables can result in the grounding of the power cable.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 1999-07-29
Description
Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches. The transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground.
Consequence
Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the cable away from the junction box power stud with a clamp that is secured to the floor by a screw and washer; and the junction box power stud will be insulated with a rubber boot.
Notes
Owner notification began july 20, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1998-10-13
Description
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) fueled streetcars. The fuel tank support structure (cupola) was improperly fastened. These fasteners could loosen over time, causing complete structural failure on the cupola.
Consequence
This condition can lead to cng leakage, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these structures and repair as necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began october 9, 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1996-12-23
Description
The fasteners securing the compressed natural gas (cng) roof-mounted fuel tank lids were not properly installed and/or maintained.
Consequence
If the fasteners fail to hold the fuel tank lids properly, the lids would come off during the operation of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Chance coach is developing a modification kit to enhance the fastening of the roof fuel tank. Until that kit is available, owners should make sure that the fuel tank is securely fastened.
Notes
Owner notification:an interim owner notification was mailed december 20, 1996. Note:owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-800-242-6231.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1997-08-07
Description
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses. The fuel tank support structure can fracture.
Consequence
Failure of the fuel tank support structure can result in fuel leakage increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the welds on the fuel tank support structure (cupola) and repair as necessary.
Notes
Notes:owner notification is expected to begin during august 1997.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 1-800-242-6231.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.