CHANCE RT50 1978: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V148000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHANCE | RT50 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-09-10 | 1987-09-17 | 1987-09-23 |
Production Dates: 1977-01-01 - 1985-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 262
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.
