6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2001-02-12
Description
Vehicle description: coaches. The transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail.
Consequence
This condition can affect the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment. Owner notification began february 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2000-11-29
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Notes
Owner notification began november 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 1997-06-20
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Consequence
If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began may 16, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 #4 - 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 #5 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1992-03-10
Description
The force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.
Consequence
The window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. Inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Corrective Action
Adjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.
Notes
System: visual systems: emergency exit windows; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses; built between march 1988 and february 1992.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1994-01-11
Description
Interference of the drag link with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle.
Consequence
The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster. In either case, it may result in an accident.
Corrective Action
The drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference.
Notes
System: steering: linkage; link; drag; connection.vehicle description: coaches and motorcoaches.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact prevost service center at 1-418-883-3391. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.