2002 CHANCE OPUS 34 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
02V004011 on 09/24/2002
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
03/10/2002 - 09/09/2002
Affected:
137
Defect:
On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence:
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Chance coach recommends that owners inspect their vehicles and install the part kit provided by chance coach. owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach 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).

Campaign:
02V258000 on 09/25/2002
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 08/30/2002
Affected:
126
Defect:
On certain coaches, chaffing of the driver's left console heat duct flexhose between the 300 amp circuit breaker lug and the battery hold-down weldment occurs.
Consequence:
This increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
Correction:
A safety bulletin containing instructions and the parts required to insulate the terminal lug on the 300a circuit breaker will be provided to the owners. owner notification began october 7, 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 1-888-391-1777.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V009000 on 02/03/2003
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 12/19/2002
Affected:
201
Defect:
On certain coaches, the front and rear coach doors are not marked as an "emergency exit."
Consequence:
Without these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exits in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. owner notification was expected to begin january 7, 2003. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
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).

Campaign:
03V056000 on 03/04/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 12/30/2002
Affected:
203
Defect:
On certain diesel buses, the two-speed windshield wiper switch can cause the low speed wiper relay to chatter causing the windshield wiper motor to overheat.
Consequence:
When the windshield wiper motor overheats, it causes the 15 amp windshield wiper fuse to open protecting the circuit. this results in the loss of windshield wiper operation. loss of visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper switch. owner notification began on february 17, 2003. 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 optima bus at 1-316-779-7700.
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).

2002 CHANCE OPUS 34 TSB

Bulletin:
03001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Piping board to vestibule jumper assembly wiring harness interface. *tt

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