1984 PREVOST LEMIRAGE XL Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 84V049000 on 05/07/1984
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1983 - 02/29/1984
- Affected:
- 18
- Defect:
- The safety tab used to release the roof emergency exit may break. if the tab breaks, the emergency exit cannot be opened.
- Correction:
- Replacement safety tabs and instructions, along with the notification letter, will be sent to owners. proper operation should be verified after safety tabs are replaced. owners will be reimbursed for one hour of labor.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: buses.system: structure; emergency roof exit.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency a blocked emergency exitcould contribute to personal injury.
- Campaign:
- 84V118000 on 11/13/1984
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1982 - 08/31/1984
- Affected:
- 215
- Defect:
- Auxiliary (tag) axle may develop cracks or break due to a manufacturing defect.
- Correction:
- No corrective information was supplied by the manufacturer.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: buses.system: power train; auxiliary (tag) axle assembly.consequences of defect: the axle may break in its curved section which canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 86V168000 on 01/01/1987
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1984 - 11/30/1986
- Affected:
- 419
- Defect:
- Under certain vehicle load or road conditions, part of the front structure, where it is attached to the front suspension panhard rod, may break. consequence of defect: operation of the vehicle would be hazardous.
- Correction:
- Reinforce panhard rod attachment above the front axle.
- Notes:
- System: front suspension. vehicle description: coaches and bus shells.
- Campaign:
- 91V111000 on 06/30/1991
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1983 - 03/31/1991
- Affected:
- 1,319
- Defect:
- Inappropriate installation, tightening of the terminal nut, or inadequate electrical cable routing allows the terminal ring to move, causing the cable to rub against metallic component and wear through the insulation or cause the ring terminal to break, causing the cable to fall. consequence of defect: chafing of the electrical cable insulation or the breakage of the ring terminal can cause an electrical short which may result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Reinstall electrical cabling to avoid these hazards.
- Notes:
- System: electrical cables.vehicle description: buses.
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