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Safety recall · 90V014000

Vehicle speed control: springs Chance recall

CHANCE COACH, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 29, 1990. It covers about 10 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V014000
Reported
Jan 29, 1990
Vehicles
10
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

The throttle return spring may not automatically return the throttle lever to the idle postion in the event that the linkage becomes disconnected.

The risk

This could cause loss of accelerator control if the throttle linkage fails in the full open position. This could result in an accident.

The fix

INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE RETURN KIT.

Contacts

System: throttle return spring. Vehicle description: coaches and streetcars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chance dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V014000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Chance Sunliner12C
1988 Chance Sunliner02C
1989 Chance Sunliner02C
1990 Chance Sunliner02C

Questions

Is the 90V014000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHANCE COACH, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V014000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V014000 announced?

CHANCE COACH, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 29, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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