Vehicle recall 83V083000 · September 1, 1983

Chance Amtv-PU and RT50

Battery cables may rub against brackets or other metal components causing the possibility of electrical shorts.

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

Summary: 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.
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V083000
Reported to NHTSA: September 1, 1983
Filed by: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Owner notification: August 23, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 83
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 83V083000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chance Amtv-PU (1977-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
Chance RT50 (1977-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977

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