Recalls for your 1979 Chance Vs24

Recalls for 1979 Chance Vs24

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE


Posted on: 1986-05-27
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Remove the in line resistor and install two terminating wire end connectors to eliminate the potential fire hazard.

Notes
System: heater.  Vehicle description: 25 and 24 passenger city transit coaches with gvwr of22,000 to 24,000 lbs.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET


Posted on: 1987-09-23
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

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