Recalls for 1992 Prevost H5 60

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 - 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.