CHANCE COACH, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by CHANCE COACH, INC. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 1, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHANCE COACH/TRANSMISSION DIPSTICKS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICKS ARE TOO LONG.

NHTSA ID: 01V309000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 45

Consequence Summary:

THIS WOULD ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE UNDERFILLED AFTER MAINTENANCE OR INDICATE AN OVERFILL CONDITION WHEN PROPERLY FILLED.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAULTY DIPSTICKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 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 1-316-779-7700.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 18, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHANCE COACH/MERITOR WABCO/HALDEX/BRAKE VALVES

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V189003

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 79

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 15, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHANCE COACH/POWER CABLE ABRASION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS. ABRASION TO INSULATION ON SOME POSITIVE POWER CABLES CAN RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF THE POWER CABLE.

NHTSA ID: 01V013000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 330

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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