CHANCE RT-52 1986: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V153000

Make Model Year
CHANCE RT-52 1986
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-09-14 1987-09-22 1987-10-01

Production Dates: 1985-03-01 - 1987-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC.

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

STEERING DRAG LINKS ARE 1/2 INCH TOO LONG AND COULD CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING AND CONTROL DIFFICULTY.

Remedy

REPLACE DRAG LINK TUBE WITH ONE THAT IS 1/2 INCH SHORTER TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT BUSES AND 24 PASSENGER REPLICASTREETCARS.