1991 PREVOST H3-40 Recalls (6)
- 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:
- 94V001000 on 01/10/1994
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1989 - 08/31/1993
- Affected:
- 324
- Defect:
- Interference of the "drag link" with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle.
- Consequence:
- The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . in either case, it may result in an accident.
- Correction:
- The drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference.
- Notes:
- System: steering: linkage; link; drag; connection.vehicle description: coaches and motorcoaches.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact prevost service center 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.
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 01V035000 on 02/11/2001
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 03/23/1990 - 11/03/1995
- Affected:
- 637
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: coaches. the transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail.
- Consequence:
- This condition can affect the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment. owner notification began february 16, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1991 PREVOST H3-40 TSB
- Bulletin:
- WB9812
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Installation of four reinforcement corners on the tag axle. *yc
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