6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1999-10-27
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches. If a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts.
Consequence
A vehicle occupant could be injured.
Corrective Action
Dealers will cut the top of the stop.
Notes
Prevost recall nos. Sr99-36/sr99-36a.owner notification is expected to begin during october 1999. 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 #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 1998-07-31
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
Consequence
This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
Notes
Owner notification began september 22, 1998.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 #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 1998-10-07
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
Consequence
Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
Notes
Owner notification began june 18, 1998.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 #5 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 1998-02-25
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. The design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
Consequence
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began december 10, 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 #6 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. A replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. If a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.
Consequence
In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
Prevost recall no. Sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).