1990 PREVOST H5 60 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 92V024000 on 03/09/1992
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1988 - 01/31/1992
- Affected:
- 118
- Defect:
- The force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.
- Consequence:
- The window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident.
- Correction:
- Adjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.
- Notes:
- System: visual systems: emergency exit windows; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses; built between march 1988 and february 1992.
- Campaign:
- 92V087000 on 06/25/1992
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1987 - 03/31/1991
- Affected:
- 42
- Defect:
- The supports of the left hand transfer levers pivot, on the first and second axles, can crack and/or break.
- Consequence:
- Cracked/broken left hand transfer lever pivot supportsrender the steering of the vehicle inoperative, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol.
- Correction:
- Replace the bellow support assembly. if there are cracks in the supports of the left hand transfer levers pivot, make temporary repairs while waiting for the replacement bellow support assembly.
- Notes:
- System: steering.vehicle description: articulated buses.
- 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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