Campaign 87V-148

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

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Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V148000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-148
Make	Model	Model years
Chance	Amtv-Pu	1977 to 1985
Chance	RT50	1977 to 1985
Chance	VS24	1977 to 1985

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.