Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Streetcars And Transit Buses Equipped With Certain Meritor-WABCo Brake System Two And Four Port Relay Valves. The Valve May Stick Open When A High-Pressure Application Is Released.
Make Of Vehicle
CHANCE
Model Of Vehicle
AH-28 CNG
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V189003
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls
Effect Of Defect
When The Valve Sticks Open, It Can Result In A Total Loss Of Air From Either The Service Or The Park Brake System. The Driver May Lose Braking Ability Under A Service Application, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Valves. Owner Notification Began July 18, 2001. 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 Or Meritor WABCo At 800-535-5560.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19930901
End Of Manufacture
20010630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
79
Date Owners Notified
20010718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010718