3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1998-02-25
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with front independent suspension. One of the structural members can crack. This member supports the left idler arm and bell crank.
Consequence
This condition could reduce the steering capability increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install two bolted and welded brackets.
Notes
Owner notification began november 28, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 1997-04-09
Description
Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Consequence
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.note: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 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 1996-07-10
Description
The positive wire connected to post #1 on the starter solenoid could contact the ground wire on the solenoid (post #2) and create a short circuit.
Consequence
This condition can cause a short circuit and result in a possible fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the cables changing the cable position.
Notes
System: electrical; ignition. Vehicle description: transit buses. Owner notification: owner notification began in june 1996. Note: 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.