1995 PREVOST H3-45 Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 96V127000 on 07/09/1996
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1994 - 05/31/1996
- Affected:
- 677
- Defect:
- The positive wire connected to post #1 on the starter solenoid could contact the ground wire on the solenoid (post #2) and create a short circuit.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause a short circuit and result in a possible fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cables changing the cable position.
- Notes:
- System: electrical; ignition. vehicle description: transit buses. owner notification: owner notification began in june 1996. note: 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:
- 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:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 98V172000 on 07/30/1998
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1994 - 06/29/1998
- Affected:
- 1,814
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began september 22, 1998.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).
- 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).
1995 PREVOST H3-45 TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- MI9806
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- WB9807
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- MI07-04
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. for maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals is of the utmost importance. *js
- Bulletin:
- MI08-06
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Prevost: relocating the electrical system monitor and adding fuses to wires 12be and 24be. *kb
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