Defect Description For Recall
The Jam-Nuts For The Right And Left Hand Tie Rods In The Drag Link Were Not Properly Torqued After Installation.
Make Of Vehicle
CHANCE
Model Of Vehicle
AMTV
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
92V130000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
This Could Allow The Tie Rod Ends To Back Off Duringvehicle Operation And Continued Use Could Cause The Tie Rod Ends To Becomedisengaged And The Vehicle Steering Would Become Inoperable. Loss Of Operatorcontrol Of The Bus Would Occur.
Fix Defect
Tighten The Jam-Nuts To The Proper Torque, And Install A New InstruCTIon Decal On The Chassis Frame Next To The Drag Link With The Correct Torque Values For The Jam Nuts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19890801
End Of Manufacture
19920901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
591
Date Owners Notified
19921102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chance Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
19920909