1981 Chance AMTV-PU recalls

NHTSA lists 3 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: Hanger/bracket09/17/198787V148000

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.

SYSTEM: REAR AXLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND REPLICA STREETCARS.

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables09/01/198383V083000

BATTERY CABLES MAY RUB AGAINST BRACKETS OR OTHER METAL COMPONENTS CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL SHORTS. THIS MAY BE DUE TO MISSING TIE-DOWN CLAMPS, INCORRECT ROUTING OF BATTERY CABLES, OR LACK OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.

Remedy

ALL DAMAGED OR WORN CABLES WILL BE REPLACED, CABLE ROUTING WILL BE CORRECTED AND CABLES WILL BE COVERED WITH FLEXGUARD TO PREVENT WEAR.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ELECTRICAL SHORTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE,WITH RESULTING PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

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Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac system: Heater core05/15/198686V063000

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.

Remedy

REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

SYSTEM: HEATER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 AND 24 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT COACHES WITH GVWR OF22,000 TO 24,000 LBS.

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