- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Chance Opus 29 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Chance Opus 29 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 2003 for the switch / wiring.
NHTSA data checked
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- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Chance Opus 29 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain coaches, the front and rear coach doors are not marked as an "emergency exit."
- The risk
- Without these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exits in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain coaches equipped with optional webasto heaters, the heater lines in the engine compartment, above the engine exhaust system, are covered with insulation.
- The risk
- Heat from the exhaust manifold melts the insulation creating smoke or fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the insulation from these lines. Owner notification began august 19, 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 1-316-779-7712.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chance coach recommends that owners inspect their vehicles and install the part kit provided by chance coach. Owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
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Does the 2002 Chance Opus 29 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2002 Chance Opus 29: switch / wiring (March 2003); labels (January 2003); defroster / defogger / hvac system (September 2002); heater core (September 2002) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Chance Opus 29 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2002 Chance Opus 29 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data