Vehicle recall 03V056000 · March 19, 2003
Chance Opus 29 and Opus 34
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can 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
- 03V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2003
- Filed by
- CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SBR 03-002
- Owner notification
- February 17, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 203
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chance Opus 29 (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Chance Opus 34 (2002): 2002
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