1993-2001 Chance Ah-28 CNG and Chance LFB-29 Opus recall: controls, pedals and linkages

Chance Coach, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 18, 2001. It covers about 79 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 79
reported: Jul 18, 2001
owners notified: Jul 18, 2001
related complaints: 1

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 01V189003

Affected vehicles

Chance Ah-28 CNG 1993-2001 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Chance LFB-29 Opus 1993-2001 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

1998 Chance Ah-28 CNG 1999 Chance Ah-28 CNG 2000 Chance Ah-28 CNG 2001 Chance Ah-28 CNG 1998 Chance LFB-29 Opus 1999 Chance LFB-29 Opus 2000 Chance LFB-29 Opus 2001 Chance LFB-29 Opus

Questions about recall 01V189003

Is there a recall on the 1993-2001 Chance Ah-28 CNG and Chance LFB-29 Opus controls, pedals and linkages?

Yes. Recall 01V189003, reported on July 18, 2001, covers about 79 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V189003?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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