Recall
Chance Ah-28 — 96V254000
NHTSA ID
96V254000
Make
Chance
Model
Ah-28
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1996-12-23
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FASTENERS SECURING THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROOF-MOUNTED FUEL TANK LIDS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR MAINTAINED.
Consequence
IF THE FASTENERS FAIL TO HOLD THE FUEL TANK LIDS PROPERLY, THE LIDS WOULD COME OFF DURING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CHANCE COACH IS DEVELOPING A MODIFICATION KIT TO ENHANCE THE FASTENING OF THE ROOF FUEL TANK. UNTIL THAT KIT IS AVAILABLE, OWNERS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THE FUEL TANK IS SECURELY FASTENED.