Does the 1997 Chance RT-52 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Chance RT-52 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chance dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Chance RT-52?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Chance RT-52 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Chance RT-52. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chance been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1997 Chance RT-52 recalls, newest first

July 22, 1999NHTSA 99V196000195 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches. The transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground.
Consequence: Electrical arcing can ignite combustible materials in the junction box, increasing the risk of property damage and personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the cable away from the junction box power stud with a clamp that is secured to the floor by a screw and washer; and the junction box power stud will be insulated with a rubber boot.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Chance RT-52 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Chance RT-52 years

Other 1997 Chance models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Chance RT-52 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Chance RT-52 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chance dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Chance RT-52?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.