Chance RT50 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 1989 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
1977: 3; 1978: 3; 1979: 3; 1980: 3; 1981: 3; 1982: 2; 1983: 2; 1984: 1; 1985: 1; 1989: 2
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
83V083000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1983-09-01 (September 1, 1983) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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.
Remedy: ALL DAMAGED OR WORN CABLES WILL BE REPLACED, CABLE ROUTING WILL BE CORRECTED AND CABLES WILL BE COVERED WITH FLEXGUARD TO PREVENT WEAR.
NHTSA campaign record ↗86V063000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
Reported: 1986-05-15 (May 15, 1986) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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.
Remedy: REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V148000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket
Reported: 1987-09-17 (September 17, 1987) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V043000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Reported: 1989-03-20 (March 20, 1989) · Model years: 1989
BATTERY CABLES AND WIRE LOOMS CAN RUB AGAINST FRONT ROADSIDE MUD FLAP BRACKET, AND/OR ONE OF THE BATTERY CABLE CLAMP BOLTS.
Consequence: THIS CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND AFIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: MODIFY MUD FLAP BRACKET AND/OR CABLE CLAMP BOLT TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH BATTERY CABLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V044000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Reported: 1989-03-20 (March 20, 1989) · Model years: 1989
INSULATION ON A BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE, SHORTING THE CONDUCTOR TO GROUND.
Consequence: THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: REPAIR OR REPLACE CONDUCTOR.
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