Chance Rt52 1989

Model Rt52 made in 1989 by Chance got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.

Model 1989

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
89V044000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1989V (Vehicle)23603/17/1989MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.03/20/198904/05/1989
Defect SummaryInsulation on a battery cable can chafe, shorting the conductor to ground.
Consequence SummaryThis creates a potential fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryRepair or replace conductor.
NotesSystem: battery cable and conductor.vehicle description: coaches and streetcars.
89V043000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1989V (Vehicle)23603/17/1989MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.03/20/198904/05/1989
Defect SummaryBattery cables and wire looms can rub against front roadside mud flap bracket, and/or one of the battery cable clamp bolts.
Consequence SummaryThis creates the potential for electrical shorts and afire hazard.
Corrective SummaryModify mud flap bracket and/or cable clamp bolt to avoid interference with battery cables.
NotesSystem: battery cable and wire loom.vehicle description: coaches and streetcars.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
92V130000CHANCE COACH, INC.from 08/01/1989 to 09/01/1992V (Vehicle)59111/02/1992MFRCHANCE COACH, INC.09/09/199209/29/1992
Defect SummaryThe jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.
Consequence SummaryThis could allow the tie rod ends to back off duringvehicle operation and continued use could cause the tie rod ends to becomedisengaged and the vehicle steering would become inoperable. loss of operatorcontrol of the bus would occur.
Corrective SummaryTighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.
NotesSystem: steering: linkages.description of vehicle: buses.