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1992 Chance Vs24

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 Vs24

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 Vs24

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 Vs24

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 Vs24

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 Vs24

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 Vs24

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.

1985 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1984 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1983 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1983 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

1982 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1982 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

1981 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1981 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

1980 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1980 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

1979 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1979 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

1978 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1978 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

1977 Chance Vs24

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Consequence of Defect

weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

Corrective Action

this would allow the hanger to break off, possiblycausing an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

1977 Chance Vs24

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions the plastic fan for the under floor heater could catch on fire due to the close proximity to the low speed resistor which generates enough heat to ignite the fan. consequence of defect: under certain conditions, this could result in a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.