The worst 2002 Chance Opus 29 problems
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Recalls 5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V056000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- On certain coaches, the front and rear coach doors are not marked as an "emergency exit."
- Risk
- Without these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exits in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V009000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- On certain coaches equipped with optional webasto heaters, the heater lines in the engine compartment, above the engine exhaust system, are covered with insulation.
- Risk
- Heat from the exhaust manifold melts the insulation creating smoke or fire in the engine compartment.
- 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.
Recall number 02V232000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V258000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V004011 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Chance Opus 29 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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Questions about the 2002 Chance Opus 29
Is the 2002 Chance Opus 29 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Chance Opus 29.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chance Opus 29?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chance Opus 29 have?
5 recalls, covering visibility, equipment and vehicle speed control.
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