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Safety Recalls of Chance RT52 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Chance RT52. 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 RT52.

NHTSA Recall #: 92V130000; 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

Recall Summary: The jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V044000; Mar. 20, 1989

This creates a potential fire hazard.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chance Amtv-pu, 1989 Chance RT50, 1989 Chance RT52, 1989 Chance VS24

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Recall Summary: Insulation on a battery cable can chafe, shorting the conductor to ground. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V043000; Mar. 20, 1989

This creates the potential for electrical shorts and afire hazard.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chance Amtv-pu, 1989 Chance RT50, 1989 Chance RT52, 1989 Chance VS24

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Recall Summary: Battery cables and wire looms can rub against front roadside mud flap bracket, and/or one of the battery cable clamp bolts. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V153000; Sep. 22, 1987

This could result in steering and control difficulty.

Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Chance RT52, 1986 Chance VS24

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Recall Summary: Steering drag links are 1/2 inch too long and could contact the front axle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chance RT52 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Sep. 9, 1992	Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection	591
Mar. 20, 1989	Electrical System:battery	236
Mar. 20, 1989	Electrical System:battery	236
Sep. 22, 1987	Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection	27

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chance RT52 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1992 Chance RT52	1
1991 Chance RT52	1
1990 Chance RT52	1
1989 Chance RT52	3
1986 Chance RT52	1