1993 Chance AH-28: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1993 Chance AH-28. The newest campaign is 01V013000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Jan 2001. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 01V013000, in the NHTSA record

Owners/operators will be requested to immediately inspect their vehicles for power cable abrasion damage and remove the units with visible cable damage from service. They will be shipped replacement parts and instructions for repair immediately. Owner/operators with units that have no visible cable damage will be shipped replacement parts and instructions as soon as the parts become available. All parts will be available within 30 days. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2001. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance at 1-888-391-1777.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 642 units in total.

01V01300015 Jan 2001Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
99V19600022 Jul 1999Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
98V2530009 Oct 1998Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
97V1250007 Aug 1997Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
96V25400023 Dec 1996Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
93V19700024 Nov 1993Structure / Body / Door

01V013000Received 15 Jan 2001. 330 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: streetcars. Abrasion to insulation on some positive power cables can result in the grounding of the power cable.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The arcing and heat generated as a result of the grounded cable can result in the combustion of insulation, paint, under-coating, and other chassis components.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners/operators will be requested to immediately inspect their vehicles for power cable abrasion damage and remove the units with visible cable damage from service. They will be shipped replacement parts and instructions for repair immediately. Owner/operators with units that have no visible cable damage will be shipped replacement parts and instructions as soon as the parts become available. All parts will be available within 30 days. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2001. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance at 1-888-391-1777.
Report filed by CHANCE COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jan 2001.
99V196000Received 22 Jul 1999. 195 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches . The transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will secure the cable away from the junction box power stud with a clamp that is secured to the floor by a screw and washer; and the junction box power stud will be insulated with a rubber boot.
Report filed by CHANCE COACH, INC..
98V253000Received 9 Oct 1998. 38 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) fueled streetcars. The fuel tank support structure (cupola) was improperly fastened. These fasteners could loosen over time, causing complete structural failure on the cupola.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can lead to cng leakage, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect these structures and repair as necessary.
Report filed by CHANCE COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Oct 1998.
97V125000Received 7 Aug 1997. 38 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses. The fuel tank support structure can fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the fuel tank support structure can result in fuel leakage increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the welds on the fuel tank support structure (cupola) and repair as necessary.
Report filed by CHANCE COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 1997.
96V254000Received 23 Dec 1996. 20 units.
Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The fasteners securing the compressed natural gas (cng) roof-mounted fuel tank lids were not properly installed and/or maintained.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by CHANCE COACH, INC..
93V197000Received 24 Nov 1993. 21 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by CHANCE COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Mar 1994.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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NHTSA page of the 1993 Chance AH-28The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1993 Chance AH-28: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/chance/ah-28/1993/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: CHANCE COACH, INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1993 Chance AH-28?: 642 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Chance AH-28 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Chance AH-28, model years 1992 to 2002. 6 of them name the 1993 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1993 Chance AH-28 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.