Tank assembly: mountingRecall 97V-125 · 1993–1997 Chance AH-28

CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 97V-125 covers 38 1993–1997 Chance AH-28 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected381 model

ReportedAug 7, 1997Owners notified Aug 30, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TRANSIT BUSES. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN FRACTURE.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE (CUPOLA) AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.

NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHANCE COACH AT 1-800-242-6231.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Chance AH-281993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from October 1, 1993 to June 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.