Chance VS24 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 1992 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 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
1977: 2; 1978: 2; 1979: 2; 1980: 2; 1981: 2; 1982: 2; 1983: 2; 1984: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1989: 3; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗87V153000 · Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
Reported: 1987-09-22 (September 22, 1987) · Model years: 1986
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V130000 · Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
Reported: 1992-09-09 (September 9, 1992) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
THE JAM-NUTS FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TIE RODS IN THE DRAG LINK WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AFTER INSTALLATION.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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