2001–2002 Chance Opus 29, 2002 Chance Opus 34 Recall: ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES, THE TWO-SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH CAN CAUSE…
NHTSA campaign 03V056000 · Visibility · filed Mar 19, 2003 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Chance Opus 29 recalls
- 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 1 other model — ON CERTAIN COACHES, CHAFFING OF THE DRIVER'S LEFT CONSOLE…
- 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 03V056000 (manufacturer number SBR 03-002). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.