Recalls for 1990 Prevost Le Mirage Xl

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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 1993-11-16
Description
The cb-49 circuit breaker trips under normal load conditions because the electrical load applied is close to the breaker rating and the temperature in the engine compartment affects the precision of the breaker.  The tripped breaker results in loss of stoplight operation.

Consequence
Without stoplight operation, there is no warning totraffic that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, which may result in anaccident.

Corrective Action
A circuit breaker modification will be performed using a different circuit breaker which is more resistant to heat.

Notes
System: lighting; fuse; brake lights.vehicle description: coaches and motorcoaches.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.