Recalls for your 1984 Prevost Marathon

Recalls for 1984 Prevost Marathon

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DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES


Posted on: 1994-09-19
Description
The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application.  Continued use can cause the steering arm to break.

Consequence
A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm.

Notes
System: steering linkages.vehicle description: buses.note: if the 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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please 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 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR


Posted on: 1984-05-08
Description
The safety tab used to release the roof emergency exit may break.  If the tab breaks, the emergency exit cannot be opened.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replacement safety tabs and instructions, along with the notification letter, will be sent to owners.  Proper operation should be verified after safety tabs are replaced.  Owners will be reimbursed for one hour of labor.

Notes
Vehicle description: buses.system: structure; emergency roof exit.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency a blocked emergency exitcould contribute to personal injury.

DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1984-11-14
Description
Auxiliary (tag) axle may develop cracks or break due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence


Corrective Action
No corrective information was supplied by the manufacturer.

Notes
Vehicle description: buses.system: power train; auxiliary (tag) axle assembly.consequences of defect: the axle may break in its curved section which canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.