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2000 Chance AH-28Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Chance AH-28, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Chance AH-28 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2000 Chance AH-28 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 02V-192 · Jul 23, 2002 · 109 vehicles

Risk. LONG-TERM WEAR CAN ALLOW THE POWER STUD TO SHORT TO GROUND THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE, RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ARCING AND THE IGNITION OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 01V-013 · Jan 15, 2001 · 330 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chance.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other AH-28 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AH-28 median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AH-28 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE INSIDE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE OWNER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND SPLIT THE TIRE COMPLETELY IN HALF. *SCC *JB
Complaint 10042535 · Nov 5, 2003 · 23,000 miles

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