1992 Chance Vs-24 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V197000
Manufacturer: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: March 11th, 1994

Defect Summary:
THE PASSENGER ACCESS DOORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH DIFFERENTIAL AIR MOTORS FOR THE DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING OPERATION. DUE TO THE SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOORS, THE MOTORS THAT HOLD THE DOORS CLOSED CAN BE OVERPOWERED AND THE DOORS CAN BE FORCED OPEN BY A PASSENGER PUSHING AGAINST THEM.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AS THE DOORS ARE PUSHED OPEN,THE PARKING BRAKES WILL SET, STOPPING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY. THIS COULD RESULT ININJURIES TO STANDING PASSENGERS. IF THE DOORS CAN BE PUSHED OPEN WIDE ENOUGH,A PASSENGER MAY FALL OUT OF THE MOVING VEHICLE, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:
AN UNLOADER KIT WILL BE ADDED TO DUMP THE AIR OFF OF THE SMALL CYLINDER SIDE OF THE DOOR MOTOR TO INSURE THAT THE DOORS ARE POSITIVELY LOCKED AND CANNOT BE FORCED OPEN.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL-POWERED, RUBBER-TIRED AUTHENTIC REPLICAS OFTURN-OF-THE-CENTURY STREETCARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT CHANCE COACH SERVICE CENTER AT 1-316-942-7411. ALSO, CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V084000
Manufacturer: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1992
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: August 30th, 1993

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL POWERED, RUBBER TIRE STREET CARS, 24,OOO LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT EQUIPPED WITH A MOBILE-TECH, MODEL 3213, WHEEL CHAIR STEP LIFT. THE PASSIVE STEP LIFT'S BARRIER WHICH KEEPS A WHEEL CHAIR AND ITS OCCUPANT FROM ROLLING OFF THE LIFT PAD FAILS WHEN HIT BY A POWERED WHEEL CHAIR.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF THE WHEEL CHAIR BARRIER MAY ALLOW THE POWERED WHEELCHAIR TO FALL OFF THE LIFT PAD, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
CHANGE THE WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINING BARRIER SO THAT WHEEL CHAIRS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ROLL OVER THE EDGE.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V110000
Manufacturer: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1991
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: August 31st, 1992

Defect Summary:
THE WELDS ON A BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES THE TILT- TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN TO THE FIREWALL UNDER THE DASH ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD FAIL.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF THE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
A NEW, IMPROVED BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED UNITS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES AND STREETCAR REPLICAS.