Recalls for your 1981 Chance Rt50

Recalls for 1981 Chance Rt50

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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.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 1983-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.