NHTSA Recall 92V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V130000; Date: Sep. 9, 1992
This could allow the tie rod ends to back off duringvehicle operation and continued use could cause the tie rod ends to becomedisengaged and the vehicle steering would become inoperable. Loss of operatorcontrol of the bus would occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Chance Amtv; 1990 Chance Amtv; 1991 Chance Amtv; 1992 Chance Amtv; 1989 Chance RT52; 1990 Chance RT52; 1991 Chance RT52; 1992 Chance RT52; 1989 Chance VS24; 1990 Chance VS24; 1991 Chance VS24; 1992 Chance VS24
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 591
Recall Summary:
The jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.
How to Fix:
Tighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.
Recall Notes:
System: steering: linkages. Description of vehicle: buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 2, 1992
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