Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V309000 Reported October 1, 2001

Chance coach/transmission dipsticks

Q: What is recall 01V309000?

NHTSA recall 01V309000 was issued by Chance Coach, Inc. on October 1, 2001. It addresses: Chance coach/transmission dipsticks. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chance Coach, Inc. · Power Train · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V309000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chance Coach, Inc.

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 1, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit coaches. the transmission dipsticks are too long.

Safety Consequence

This would allow the transmission to be underfilled after maintenance or indicate an overfill condition when properly filled.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the faulty dipsticks. owner notification began october 9, 2001. 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 chance coach at 1-316-779-7700.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chance Coach, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V309000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01V309000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V309000?

NHTSA recall 01V309000 was issued by Chance Coach, Inc. on October 1, 2001. It addresses: Chance coach/transmission dipsticks. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chance Coach, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V309000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.