2002 Chance Opus 34 recalls and problems
The 2002 Chance Opus 34 has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chance dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Chance Opus 34 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Chance Opus 34 recalls
Recall 03V-056: Visibility
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-009: Equipment
Problem: On certain coaches, the front and rear coach doors are not marked as an "emergency exit."
Risk: Without these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exits in the event of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification was expected to begin january 7, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
Recall 02V-258: Visibility
Problem: 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.
Risk: This increases the risk of fire in the battery box area when the 300 amp circuit breaker terminal lug is shorted to ground.
Fix: 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.
Recall 02V-004: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chance coach recommends that owners inspect their vehicles and install the part kit provided by chance coach. Owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance coach at 1-888-391-1777.
Other Chance Opus 34 years
No other model years have data.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Chance Opus 34 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Chance Opus 34: 03V-056 (visibility), 03V-009 (equipment), 02V-258 (visibility), 02V-004 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Chance recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chance dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.