Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V125000 Reported August 7, 1997

Chance coach/cupola

Q: What is recall 97V125000?

NHTSA recall 97V125000 was issued by Chance Coach, Inc. on August 7, 1997. It addresses: Chance coach/cupola. The recall affects approximately 38 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline 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. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 38 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V125000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chance Coach, Inc.

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 7, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses. the fuel tank support structure can fracture.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the fuel tank support structure can result in fuel leakage increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the welds on the fuel tank support structure (cupola) and repair as necessary.

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 97V125000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97V125000

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

What is recall 97V125000?

NHTSA recall 97V125000 was issued by Chance Coach, Inc. on August 7, 1997. It addresses: Chance coach/cupola. The recall affects approximately 38 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chance Coach, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V125000 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.