Recall 87V148000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET Defect in 1977-1985 CHANCE AMTV-PU
RECALL This recall affects up to 262 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V148000 |
| Manufacturer | CHANCE COACH, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 262 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1977 CHANCE RT50, 1977 CHANCE VS24, 1978 CHANCE VS24, 1978 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1978 CHANCE RT50, 1979 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1979 CHANCE RT50, 1979 CHANCE VS24, 1980 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1980 CHANCE VS24, 1980 CHANCE RT50, 1981 CHANCE VS24, 1981 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1981 CHANCE RT50, 1982 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1982 CHANCE VS24, 1982 CHANCE RT50, 1983 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1983 CHANCE VS24, 1983 CHANCE RT50, 1984 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1984 CHANCE VS24, 1984 CHANCE RT50, 1985 CHANCE AMTV-PU, 1985 CHANCE RT50, 1985 CHANCE VS24
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Defect Description
WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Safety Consequence
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HANGER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLYCAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PREVENT HANGER FROM BREAKING OFF.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 01V309000 | 2001 CHANCE LFB-29 OPUS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 45 | |
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