| Make : CHANCE COACH | Model : OPUS 29 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20010101 - 20020819 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V232000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020819 | Date Received by ODI: 20020919 | Date Added to Database: 20020925 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-107 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 27 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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