Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V174000

Electrical system: wiring

CHANCE COACH, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-10-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V174000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
CHANCE COACH, INC.
Vehicles affected
187
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-07
Owners notified
1991-10-14

Defect description

WIRING OF THE TELL-TALE MODULE, LOCATED IN THE REAR GATE UNLOCK-UNLATCH MECHANISM, CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO BE APPLIED AND THE REAR GATE TO UNLATCH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PUSH-TO-TEST LIGHT IS PRESSED.

Safety risk

WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEVEHICLE IN MOTION, STANDING PASSENGERS IN THE BUS ARE EXPOSED TO INCREASE RISKOF INJURY BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL THE REDESIGNED TELL-TALE MODULE.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACH MODIFIED TO RESEMBLE A SAN ANTONIO, TEXASTURN OF THE CENTURY STREETCAR.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
CHANCE VS-24 Streetcar1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.