1983 CHANCE AMTV-PU Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 86V063000 on 05/26/1986
Component:: Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Manufactured:: 12/31/1976 - 12/31/1982
Affected:: 319
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Campaign:: 87V148000 on 09/22/1987
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured:: 12/31/1976 - 08/31/1985
Affected:: 262
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: Install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.
Notes:: System: rear axlevehicle description: transit buses and replica streetcars.