NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 Chance AH-28 Recalls & Complaints
The 2000 Chance AH-28 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chance dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Chance AH-28. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2000 Chance AH-28 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Chance AH-28, describing incidents dated June 1, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10042535 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE INSIDE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE OWNER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND SPLIT THE TIRE COMPLETELY IN HALF. *SCC *JB
CHANCE COACH/TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
NHTSA #02V192000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported July 23, 2002 · CHANCE COACH, INC.
Potentially affected: 109 vehicles
Owners notified July 24, 2002 · Vehicles built July 15, 1999 – July 19, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN STREETCARS (DIESEL AND CNG MODELS) AND RT-52 DIESEL COACHES MANUFACTURED WITH AT-545 AND MT643 TRANSMISSIONS WHICH USE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE. THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE JUNCTION BOX.
Safety consequence
LONG-TERM WEAR CAN ALLOW THE POWER STUD TO SHORT TO GROUND THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE, RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ARCING AND THE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THE JUNCTION BOX COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF EITHER THE POWER STUD INSULATION BOOT AND/OR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CLAMP IS MISSING. BOTH THE INSULATION BOOT AND THE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED IF MISSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2002. 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 CHANCE COACH AT 1-888-391-1777.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
CHANCE COACH/POWER CABLE ABRASION
NHTSA #01V013000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2001 · CHANCE COACH, INC.
Potentially affected: 330 vehicles
Owners notified January 17, 2001 · Vehicles built September 30, 1993 – January 1, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS. ABRASION TO INSULATION ON SOME POSITIVE POWER CABLES CAN RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF THE POWER CABLE.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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).
Other Chance AH-28 model years
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