The problem
The fasteners securing the compressed natural gas (cng) roof-mounted fuel tank lids were not properly installed and/or maintained.
The risk
If the fasteners fail to hold the fuel tank lids properly, the lids would come off during the operation of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Chance coach is developing a modification kit to enhance the fastening of the roof fuel tank. Until that kit is available, owners should make sure that the fuel tank is securely fastened.
Contacts
Owner notification: an interim owner notification was mailed december 20, 1996. Note: owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-800-242-6231. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chance dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V254000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.