Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V148000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket

CHANCE COACH, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-09-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V148000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket

Component: Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket
Manufacturer: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Vehicles affected: 262
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-09-17
Owners notified: 1987-09-10

Defect description

WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.

Scope of coverage

27 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
CHANCE Amtv-PU	1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977
CHANCE RT50	1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977
CHANCE VS24	1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.