1990 PREVOST H3-45 Recalls (3)

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.

Campaign:
97V100000 on 06/19/1997
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Affected:
1,245
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Consequence:
If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began may 16, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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:
00V389000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
12/31/1989 - 12/30/2000
Affected:
3,600
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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