Chance RT-52 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 17 model years of the Chance RT-52 (1986–2002).

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All Chance RT-52 recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chance RT-52, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 02V004011 Reported September 10, 2002 137 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

   On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

   Remedy: Chance coach recommends that owners inspect their vehicles and install the part kit provided by chance coach. Owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions within a reasonable time should contact chance…

   Model years: 2001

2. Manual transmission (power train)

   NHTSA 02V192000 Reported July 23, 2002 109 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

   On certain streetcars (diesel and cng models) and rt-52 diesel coaches manufactured with at-545 and mt643 transmissions which use a manual transmission control cable. The transmission control cable may rub against the junction box power stud located on the bottom of the junction box.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if either the power stud insulation boot and/or the transmission shift cable clamp is missing. Both the insulation boot and the clamp will be installed if missing. Owner…

   Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

   NHTSA 99V196000 Reported July 22, 1999 195 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

   Vehicle description: streetcars and transit coaches . The transmission control cable can rub against the electrical junction box power stud allowing battery current to flow directly to ground.

   Remedy: Dealers will secure the cable away from the junction box power stud with a clamp that is secured to the floor by a screw and washer; and the junction box power stud will be insulated with a rubber boot.

   Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

4. Exterior lighting

   NHTSA 94V245000 Reported December 14, 1994 33 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

   The rear lights did not have reflective devices installed. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment."

   Remedy: Additional rear red reflective devices will be installed.

   Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

5. Column (steering)

   NHTSA 92V110000 Reported July 28, 1992 529 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

   The welds on a bracket which attaches the tilt- telescoping steering column to the firewall under the dash are defective and could fail.

   Remedy: A new, improved bracket will be installed on all affected units.

   Model years: 1991, 1992

6. Pump (steering)

   NHTSA 92V068000 Reported May 8, 1992 35 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

   The power steering pump is improperly calibrated and has insufficient power steering fluid flow for the operation of the steering system.

   Remedy: Correct the calibration of the power steering pump.

   Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.