NHTSA Recall 87V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V148000; Date: Sep. 17, 1987
This would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 262
Recall Summary:
Weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.
How to Fix:
Install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.
Recall Notes:
System: rear axlevehicle description: transit buses and replica streetcars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 1987
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