Chance Recall 87V148000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 87V148000 · announced September 17, 1987 · filed by Chance Coach, Inc. · 262 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1978 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1979 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1980 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1981 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1982 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1983 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1984 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1985 Chance Amtv-pu
• 1977 Chance Rt50
• 1978 Chance Rt50
• 1979 Chance Rt50
• 1980 Chance Rt50
• 1981 Chance Rt50
• 1982 Chance Rt50
• 1983 Chance Rt50
• 1984 Chance Rt50
• 1985 Chance Rt50
• 1977 Chance Vs24
• 1978 Chance Vs24
• 1979 Chance Vs24
• 1980 Chance Vs24
• 1981 Chance Vs24
• 1982 Chance Vs24
• 1983 Chance Vs24
• 1984 Chance Vs24
• 1985 Chance Vs24

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.