NHTSA Recall 02V258000: Heater core (visibility)
CHANCE COACH, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 126 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chance Opus 29.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V258000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › HEATER CORE |
| Report received | September 16, 2002 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain coaches, chaffing of the driver's left console heat duct flexhose between the 300 amp circuit breaker lug and the battery hold-down weldment occurs.
Safety risk
This increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
Remedy
A safety bulletin containing instructions and the parts required to insulate the terminal lug on the 300a circuit breaker will be provided to the owners. Owner notification began october 7, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chance coach 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 02V258000
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.