1994 PREVOST VIP Recalls (3)

Campaign:
93V200000 on 12/12/1993
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
04/30/1992 - 08/31/1993
Affected:
189
Defect:
Battery cable may chafe against the battery rack damaging the cable's insulation which could result in an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short circuit may result in a fire.
Correction:
A second cable support and retaining clip will be installed on the battery rack to prevent chafing of the battery cable insulation.
Notes:
System: electrical system: battery: cable.vehicle description: buses and motorcoaches.notes: vehicle identification numbers are 2p9h33401n101195 to 2p9h33400r101386.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon servicedate and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contactprevost service center at 1-418-883-3391. also, please contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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:
98V024000 on 02/24/1998
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
12/31/1993 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
1,051
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
Consequence:
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Correction:
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 10, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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