1984 PREVOST MARATHON 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:
- 94V168000 on 09/18/1994
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1984 - 12/31/1984
- Affected:
- 187
- Defect:
- The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application. continued use can cause the steering arm to break.
- Consequence:
- A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm.
- Notes:
- System: steering linkages.vehicle description: buses.note: if the 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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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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