Leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketRecall 87V-148 · Chance vehicles

CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 87V-148 covers 262 Chance vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2623 models

ReportedSep 17, 1987Owners notified Sep 10, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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

The fix

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.

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

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chance Amtv-pu1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Chance RT501977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Chance VS241977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from January 1, 1977 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.