Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Streetcars (Diesel And Cng Models) And Rt-52 Diesel Coaches Manufactured With At-545 And Mt643 Transmissions Which Use A Manual Transmission Control Cable. The Transmission Control Cable May Rub Against The JunCTIon Box Power StUD Located On The Bottom Of The JunCTIon Box.
Make Of Vehicle
CHANCE
Model Of Vehicle
AH-28
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V192000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Long-Term Wear Can Allow The Power StUD To Short To Ground Through The Transmission Control Cable, Resulting In Electrical Arcing And The Ignition Of Combustible Materials In The JunCTIon Box Compartment.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicle To Determine If Either The Power StUD Insulation Boot And/Or The Transmission Shift Cable Clamp Is Missing. Both The Insulation Boot And The Clamp Will Be Installed If Missing. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During July 2002. 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 1-888-391-1777.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990715
End Of Manufacture
20020719
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
109
Date Owners Notified
20020724
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020723