Chance Coach, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V056000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V056000 by Chance Coach, Inc.. Includes 203 affected units, OPTIMA/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SWITCH, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V056000
Manufacturer: Chance Coach, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-03-19T00:00:00
Subject: Optima/windshield wiper motor switch
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SBR 03-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u68f~r4y5_7v4e
NHTSA ID: 03V056000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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