1984 PREVOST MARATHON XL Recalls (3)

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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