There have been 6 safety recalls for the Chance RT-52. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chance RT-52.
Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Chance AH-28, 1994 Chance AH-28, 1995 Chance AH-28, 1996 Chance AH-28, 1997 Chance AH-28, 1998 Chance AH-28, 1999 Chance AH-28, 1993 Chance RT-52, 1994 Chance RT-52, 1995 Chance RT-52, 1996 Chance RT-52, 1997 Chance RT-52, 1998 Chance RT-52, 1999 Chance RT-52 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches . The transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Chance Amtv, 1987 Chance Amtv, 1988 Chance Amtv, 1989 Chance Amtv, 1990 Chance Amtv, 1991 Chance Amtv, 1992 Chance Amtv, 1993 Chance Amtv, 1994 Chance Amtv, 1986 Chance RT-52, 1987 Chance RT-52, 1988 Chance RT-52, 1989 Chance RT-52, 1990 Chance RT-52, 1991 Chance RT-52, 1992 Chance RT-52, 1993 Chance RT-52, 1994 Chance RT-52 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: The rear lights did not have reflective devices installed. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the attachment bracket can result in a lossof steering control and a possible vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chance RT-52, 1992 Chance RT-52, 1991 Chance VS-24, 1992 Chance VS-24 |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN |
| Recall Summary: The welds on a bracket which attaches the tilt- telescoping steering column to the firewall under the dash are defective and could fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Insufficient fluid flow to the steering system can resultin increased steering effort, loss of steering control, and a possible accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chance Amtv Power Module, 1990 Chance Amtv Power Module, 1991 Chance Amtv Power Module, 1989 Chance RT-52, 1990 Chance RT-52, 1991 Chance RT-52, 1989 Chance Vs-24 Streetcar, 1990 Chance Vs-24 Streetcar, 1991 Chance Vs-24 Streetcar |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Recall Summary: The power steering pump is improperly calibrated and has insufficient power steering fluid flow for the operation of the steering system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Long-term wear can allow the power stud to short to ground through the transmission control cable, resulting in electrical arcing and the ignition of combustible materials in the junction box compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Chance AH-28, 2000 Chance AH-28, 2001 Chance AH-28, 2002 Chance AH-28, 1999 Chance RT-52, 2000 Chance RT-52, 2001 Chance RT-52, 2002 Chance RT-52 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: On certain streetcars (diesel and cng models) and rt-52 diesel coaches manufactured with at-545 and mt643 transmissions which use a manual transmission control cable. The transmission control cable may rub against the junction box power stud located on the bottom of the junction box. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 10, 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | 137 |
| Jul. 23, 2002 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 109 |
| Jul. 22, 1999 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 195 |
| Dec. 14, 1994 | Exterior Lighting | 33 |
| Jul. 28, 1992 | Steering:column | 529 |
| May. 8, 1992 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 35 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 2001 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 2000 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1999 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 1998 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1997 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1996 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1995 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1994 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 1993 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 1992 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 1991 Chance RT-52 | 3 |
| 1990 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 1989 Chance RT-52 | 2 |
| 1988 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1987 Chance RT-52 | 1 |
| 1986 Chance RT-52 | 1 |