CHANCE COACH, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by CHANCE COACH, INC. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 19, 2003

(Campaign #: SBR 03-002)

OPTIMA/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SWITCH

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V056000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 203

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 2, 2003

(Campaign #: SB111)

CHANCE COACH/EMERGENCY EXIT LABELING

ON CERTAIN COACHES, THE FRONT AND REAR COACH DOORS ARE NOT MARKED AS AN "EMERGENCY EXIT."

NHTSA ID: 03V009000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 201

Consequence Summary:

WITHOUT THESE LABELS, THERE COULD BE CONFUSION IN LOCATING THE EMERGENCY EXITS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHANCE COACH AT 1-888-391-1777.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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