How many recalls does the 1997 Chance Ah-28 have?

The 1997 Chance Ah-28 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Chance Ah-28 has an open recall?

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1997 Chance Ah-28 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Chance Ah-28 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 601 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 01V013000 2001-01-15 330 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS. ABRASION TO INSULATION ON SOME POSITIVE POWER CABLES CAN RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF THE POWER CABLE.

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.

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 99V196000 1999-07-22 195 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS AND TRANSIT COACHES . THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CAN RUB AGAINST THE ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD ALLOWING BATTERY CURRENT TO FLOW DIRECTLY TO GROUND.

Consequence

ELECTRICAL ARCING CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THE JUNCTION BOX, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL SECURE THE CABLE AWAY FROM THE JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD WITH A CLAMP THAT IS SECURED TO THE FLOOR BY A SCREW AND WASHER; AND THE JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD WILL BE INSULATED WITH A RUBBER BOOT.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 98V253000 1998-10-09 38 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUELED STREETCARS. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE (CUPOLA) WAS IMPROPERLY FASTENED. THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING COMPLETE STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON THE CUPOLA.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CNG LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 97V125000 1997-08-07 38 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TRANSIT BUSES. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE (CUPOLA) AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Chance Ah-28 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.