6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 1995-02-03
Description
If a passenger tries to exit the lavatory compartment by pushing with his back against the lavatory window and his legs against the lavatory door, the window can separate.
Consequence
If the window separates, the occupant can fall through the window and suffer severe and/or extreme injuries.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a rail in the lavatory compartment window so that lavatory occupants can press against the rail rather than the window, and to help the passenger to keep balance while the vehicle is moving.
Notes
System: structure; door assembly.vehicle description: transit buses.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Posted on: 1995-02-06
Description
The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
Consequence
Unintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes.
Notes
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 1982-07-02
Description
Insulation of the alternator and post wires on the involved vehicles is insufficient; corrosion may develop due to contact with salt and sand used in snow and ice removal. Corrosion could lead to an electrical short between the alternator body and post.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Corrosion will be removed from wires and posts, a bracket will be installed, and a protective coating of silicon grease and unitrol will be applied.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses equipped with direct drive altenators.system: engine; alternator post and wires.consequences of defect: short circuit could cause a fire in the enginecompartment, possibly resulting in injury to vehicle passengers.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1982-10-07
Description
On certain vehicles the steering wheel retaining nut may not have been adequately tightened during assembly. The nut may continue to loosen and could eventually come out, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The steering wheel retaining nut will be tightened according to specifications and labor costs will be reimbursed by the manufacturer.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses.system: steering; steering wheel, retaining nut.consequences of defect: separation of the steering wheel during vehicleoperation could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1982-12-07
Description
The elastic portion of the retaining bolts used to support the steering gear box may be too short. As a result, these bolts will not lock sufficiently, causing the nuts to loosen and allowing the steering gear box assembly to become inoperative.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect the steering gear box and, if necessary, replace the short bolts with longer bolts at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; steering gear box.consequences of defect: this condition could lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.
DEFECT #6 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1982-05-27
Description
The inner traction wheel retaining nuts may not have been securely tightened during assembly. Consequently, the nuts could work loose and eventually become lost.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The wheel retaining nuts will be tightened to specifications, if necessary.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; wheel retaining nuts.consequences of defect: the wheel could come off during vehicle operation andloss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.