NHTSA Recall 01V013000: Cables (electrical system)

CHANCE COACH, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 15, 2001, covering an estimated 330 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chance AH-28.

330

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2001

owners notified (January 17)

NHTSA campaign	01V013000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report received	January 15, 2001
Owner notification	January 17, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: streetcars. Abrasion to insulation on some positive power cables can result in the grounding of the power cable.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V013000

Make and model	Model years
Chance AH-28	1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Chance AH-28 Cng	1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Chance AH-28 Lpg	1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.