Vehicle recall 01V013000 · January 15, 2001

Chance AH-28, AH-28 CNG and 1 more model

Vehicle description: streetcars.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V013000
Reported to NHTSA: January 15, 2001
Filed by: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Owner notification: January 17, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 330
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 01V013000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chance AH-28 (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Chance AH-28 CNG (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Chance AH-28 LPG (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993

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