Campaign 87V-153

Steering drag links are 1/2 inch too long and could contact the front axle

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All Chance Coach campaigns

Defect summary

STEERING DRAG LINKS ARE 1/2 INCH TOO LONG AND COULD CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING AND CONTROL DIFFICULTY.

Remedy

REPLACE DRAG LINK TUBE WITH ONE THAT IS 1/2 INCH SHORTER TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 25 PASSENGER CITY TRANSIT BUSES AND 24 PASSENGER REPLICASTREETCARS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V153000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering 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-153
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Chance	RT52	1986	0
Chance	VS24	1986	0

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

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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