1996 PREVOST XL Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 98V025000 on 02/24/1998
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1996 - 07/30/1997
- Affected:
- 286
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with front independent suspension. one of the structural members can crack. this member supports the left idler arm and bell crank.
- Consequence:
- This condition could reduce the steering capability increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install two bolted and welded brackets.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began november 28, 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).
1996 PREVOST XL TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- WB9813
- Component:
- 042600 service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Summary:
- Subject regarding ad-9 air dryer purge valve. *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
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