Unknown or otherRecall 91V-173 · 1981–1991 Chance Sunliner Power Unit
CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 91V-173 covers 179 1981–1991 Chance Sunliner Power Unit for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
THE RAMP FALLING OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTIONCOULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS WITH OTHERVEHICLES.
The fix
INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN KITS, INSTRUCTION DECALS AND WARNING DECALS FURNISHED BY CHANCE COACH. ALL FUTURE W-12 ECONO RAMPS INSTALLED ON CHANCE COACH SUNLINER POWER UNITS WILL HAVE THE SAFETY CHAINS AND DECALS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.
SYSTEM: OTHER EQUIPMENT; LOADING RAMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TOUR BUS TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH W-12 ECONO RAMPS USED BYHANDICAPPED PERSONS TO BOARD THE BUS TRAILERS.DESCIPTION OF DEFECT: THE RAMP STORAGE LATCHING SYSTEM MAY FAIL, AND THE RAMPWOULD FALL OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.