1997 Chance AH-28 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1997 Chance AH-28 problems

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported January 15, 2001 · 330 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: streetcars. Abrasion to insulation on some positive power cables can result in the grounding of the power cable.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 01V013000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported July 22, 1999 · 195 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 99V196000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mountingReported October 9, 1998 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This condition can lead to cng leakage, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these structures and repair as necessary.

Recall number 98V253000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mountingReported August 7, 1997 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses. The fuel tank support structure can fracture.
Risk: Failure of the fuel tank support structure can result in fuel leakage increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds on the fuel tank support structure (cupola) and repair as necessary.

Recall number 97V125000 · Recall details

Is the 1997 Chance AH-28 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Chance AH-28.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chance AH-28?

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How many recalls does the 1997 Chance AH-28 have?

4 recalls, covering electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

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