- The problem
- Insulation on a battery cable can chafe, shorting the conductor to ground.
- The risk
- THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
- The fix
- REPAIR OR REPLACE CONDUCTOR.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Chance RT50 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Chance RT50 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1989 for the 12v / 24v / 48v battery.
NHTSA data checked
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- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Chance RT50 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Battery cables and wire looms can rub against front roadside mud flap bracket, and/or one of the battery cable clamp bolts.
- The risk
- This creates the potential for electrical shorts and afire hazard.
- The fix
- Modify mud flap bracket and/or cable clamp bolt to avoid interference with battery cables.
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No complaints about the 1989 Chance RT50 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Questions about the 1989 Chance RT50
Does the 1989 Chance RT50 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1989 Chance RT50: 12v / 24v / 48v battery (March 1989); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (March 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 Chance RT50 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1989 Chance RT50 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data