Electrical system: wiringRecall 91V-174 · 1991 Chance VS-24 Streetcar
CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 91V-174 covers 187 1991 Chance VS-24 Streetcar for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WIRING OF THE TELL-TALE MODULE, LOCATED IN THE REAR GATE UNLOCK-UNLATCH MECHANISM, CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO BE APPLIED AND THE REAR GATE TO UNLATCH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PUSH-TO-TEST LIGHT IS PRESSED.
The risk
WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEVEHICLE IN MOTION, STANDING PASSENGERS IN THE BUS ARE EXPOSED TO INCREASE RISKOF INJURY BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP.
The fix
INSTALL THE REDESIGNED TELL-TALE MODULE.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACH MODIFIED TO RESEMBLE A SAN ANTONIO, TEXASTURN OF THE CENTURY STREETCAR.
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 April 1, 1991 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.