2001 Chance RT-52 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 Chance RT-52. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 Chance RT-52
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
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…
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Manual transmission (power train)
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2001 Chance RT-52. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Chance RT-52 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chance RT-52 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Chance RT-52 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Chance RT-52 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Chance RT-52 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Chance RT-52
How do I know if my 2001 Chance RT-52 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Chance RT-52; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chance dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V004011).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chance models
- Sunliner2 complaints
- AH-281 complaints
- LFB-29 Opus1 complaints
- ADB290 complaints
- AH-28 Cng0 complaints
- AH-28 Lpg0 complaints
- Amtv0 complaints
- Amtv Power Module0 complaints
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.