1976 PREVOST PRESTIGE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

95V013000 on 02/02/1995

Component:

Structure:body:door

Manufactured:

11/30/1967 - 05/31/1991

Affected:

1,090

Defect:

If a passenger tries to exit the lavatory compartment by pushing with his back against the lavatory window and his legs against the lavatory door, the window can separate.

Consequence:

If the window separates, the occupant can fall through the window and suffer severe and/or extreme injuries.

Correction:

Dealers will install a rail in the lavatory compartment window so that lavatory occupants can press against the rail rather than the window, and to help the passenger to keep balance while the vehicle is moving.

Notes:

System: structure; door assembly.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.

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Campaign:

95V016000 on 02/05/1995

Component:

Parking brake:conventional

Manufactured:

11/30/1967 - 11/30/1994

Affected:

2,075

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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