1985 PREVOST MARATHON Recalls (2)

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.

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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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