- The problem
- The jam-nuts for the right and left hand tie rods in the drag link were not properly torqued after installation.
- The risk
- This could allow the tie rod ends to back off duringvehicle operation and continued use could cause the tie rod ends to becomedisengaged and the vehicle steering would become inoperable. Loss of operatorcontrol of the bus would occur.
- The fix
- Tighten the jam-nuts to the proper torque, and install a new instruction decal on the chassis frame next to the drag link with the correct torque values for the jam nuts.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Chance RT52 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Chance RT52 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1992 for the connection.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RT52 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Chance RT52 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1990 Chance RT52 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.
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Does the 1990 Chance RT52 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Chance RT52: connection (September 1992). 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 1990 Chance RT52 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Chance RT52 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chance RT52 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1990 Chance RT52 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