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1981 Chance RT50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1981 Chance RT50. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1981 Chance RT50

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hanger/bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 87V148000 Reported 262 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

    Weld which attaches the support bracket to the rear axle of the rear suspension could crack and break.

    Remedy: Install a reinforcement kit to prevent hanger from breaking off.

  2. Heater core (visibility)

    NHTSA 86V063000 Reported 319 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

    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.

  3. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 83V083000 Reported 83 vehicles potentially affected CHANCE COACH, INC.

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Chance RT50. 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 RT50 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chance RT50 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1977 Chance RT5030
1978 Chance RT5030
1979 Chance RT5030
1980 Chance RT5030
1981 Chance RT5030
1982 Chance RT5020
1983 Chance RT5020
1984 Chance RT5010
1985 Chance RT5010
1989 Chance RT5020

Checking a specific 1981 Chance RT50

How do I know if my 1981 Chance RT50 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1981 Chance RT50; 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 83V083000).

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

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.