Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Diesel Buses, The Two-Speed Windshield Wiper Switch Can Cause The Low Speed Wiper Relay To Chatter Causing The Windshield Wiper Motor To Overheat.
Make Of Vehicle
CHANCE
Model Of Vehicle
OPUS 29
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V056000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
Effect Of Defect
When The Windshield Wiper Motor Overheats, It Causes The 15 Amp Windshield Wiper Fuse To Open ProteCTIng The Circuit. This Results In The Loss Of Windshield Wiper Operation. Loss Of Visibility Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Wiper Switch. Owner Notification Began On February 17, 2003. 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 Optima Bus At 1-316-779-7700.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20021231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
203
Date Owners Notified
20030217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030319
Make Campaign Number
SBR 03-002