Does the 1978 Chance VS24 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, visibility. 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 1978 Chance VS24 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 1978 Chance VS24?

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

1978 Chance VS24 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Chance VS24. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chance dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Chance VS24 recalls, newest first

September 17, 1987NHTSA 87V148000262 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 15, 1986NHTSA 86V063000319 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Chance VS24 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Chance VS24 years

Other 1978 Chance models

Questions

Does the 1978 Chance VS24 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, visibility. 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 1978 Chance VS24 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 1978 Chance VS24?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.