1996 PREVOST VIP 45 Recalls (2)

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:
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).

1996 PREVOST VIP 45 TSBs (2)

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

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