2001–2002 Chance Opus 29, 2002 Chance Opus 34 Recall: ON CERTAIN COACHES, CHAFFING OF THE DRIVER'S LEFT CONSOLE HEAT DUCT…
NHTSA campaign 02V258000 · Visibility · filed Sep 16, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Chance Opus 29 recalls
- 2001–2002 Chance Opus 29 and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES, THE TWO-SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPER…
- 2001–2002 Chance Opus 29 and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN COACHES, THE FRONT AND REAR COACH DOORS ARE NOT…
- 2001–2002 Chance Opus 29 — ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL WEBASTO HEATERS…
- 2001–2002 Chance Opus 29 and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE…
Other campaigns involving Chance vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V258000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.