1996 PREVOST H3-45VIP 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:

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.

1996 PREVOST H3-45VIP TSB

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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