Recall
Chance Vs-24 Streetcar — 91V174000
NHTSA ID
91V174000
Make
Chance
Model
Vs-24 Streetcar
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-10-07
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
187
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WIRING OF THE TELL-TALE MODULE, LOCATED IN THE REAR GATE UNLOCK-UNLATCH MECHANISM, CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO BE APPLIED AND THE REAR GATE TO UNLATCH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PUSH-TO-TEST LIGHT IS PRESSED.
Consequence
WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEVEHICLE IN MOTION, STANDING PASSENGERS IN THE BUS ARE EXPOSED TO INCREASE RISKOF INJURY BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
INSTALL THE REDESIGNED TELL-TALE MODULE.