Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 86V-063 · Chance vehicles

CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 86V-063 covers 319 Chance vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3193 models

ReportedMay 15, 1986Owners notified May 15, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC FAN FOR THE UNDER FLOOR HEATER COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LOW SPEED RESISTOR WHICH GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE THE FAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

SYSTEM: HEATER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 AND 24 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT COACHES WITH GVWR OF22,000 TO 24,000 LBS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chance Amtv-pu1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Chance RT501977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Chance VS241977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Built from January 1, 1977 to January 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.