Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 02V-258 · Chance vehicles
CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 02V-258 covers 126 Chance vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V258000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA WHEN THE 300 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL LUG IS SHORTED TO GROUND.
The fix
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.