NHTSA Recall 83V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V083000; Date: Sep. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chance Amtv-pu; 1978 Chance Amtv-pu; 1979 Chance Amtv-pu; 1980 Chance Amtv-pu; 1981 Chance Amtv-pu; 1977 Chance RT50; 1978 Chance RT50; 1979 Chance RT50; 1980 Chance RT50; 1981 Chance RT50
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 83
Recall Summary:
Battery cables may rub against brackets or other metal components causing the possibility of electrical shorts. This may be due to missing tie-down clamps, incorrect routing of battery cables, or lack of preventive maintenance.
How to Fix:
All damaged or worn cables will be replaced, cable routing will be corrected and cables will be covered with flexguard to prevent wear.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: electrical; battery cables. Consequences of defect: electrical shorts could cause a fire in the vehicle,with resulting personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 1983
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