1997 PREVOST H3-40 Recalls (2)

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.

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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).

1997 PREVOST H3-40 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

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Bulletin:

WB9803

Component:

062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly

Summary:

Relocation of driver's area thermostat module. *yc

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