Vehicle recall 87V148000 · September 17, 1987

Chance Amtv-PU, RT50 and 1 more model

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

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

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.
Notes: System: rear axlevehicle description: transit buses and replica streetcars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V148000
Reported to NHTSA: September 17, 1987
Filed by: CHANCE COACH, INC.
Owner notification: September 10, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 262
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Recall 87V148000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chance Amtv-PU (1977-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
Chance RT50 (1977-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
Chance VS24 (1977-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977

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