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1992 Chance Rt52

Component

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:Connection

Consequence of Defect

the jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

tighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.

1991 Chance Rt52

Component

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:Connection

Consequence of Defect

the jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

tighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.

1990 Chance Rt52

Component

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:Connection

Consequence of Defect

the jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

tighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.

1989 Chance Rt52

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

battery cables and wire looms can rub against front roadside mud flap bracket, and/or one of the battery cable clamp bolts.

Corrective Action

this creates the potential for electrical shorts and afire hazard.

Recall Notes

modify mud flap bracket and/or cable clamp bolt to avoid interference with battery cables.

1989 Chance Rt52

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

insulation on a battery cable can chafe, shorting the conductor to ground.

Corrective Action

this creates a potential fire hazard.

Recall Notes

repair or replace conductor.

1989 Chance Rt52

Component

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:Connection

Consequence of Defect

the jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

tighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.

1986 Chance Rt52

Component

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:Connection

Consequence of Defect

steering drag links are 1/2 inch too long and could contact the front axle.

Corrective Action

this could result in steering and control difficulty.

Recall Notes

replace drag link tube with one that is 1/2 inch shorter to eliminate interference.