1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recalls (7)
- 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:
- 96V178007 on 04/08/1997
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1995 - 10/03/1996
- Affected:
- 478
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
- Consequence:
- If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.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 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. 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:
- 97V102000 on 06/29/1997
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1996 - 05/29/1997
- Affected:
- 577
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit buses. the emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.
- Consequence:
- The windows can separate from the vehicle when opened to an approximately 90 degree angle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification began june 2, 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).
1996 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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