Recall
Chance Opus 34 — 03V056000
NHTSA ID
03V056000
Make
Chance
Model
Opus 34
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2003-03-19
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Units Affected
203
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SBR 03-002
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.