Prevost Champion 1982

Model Champion made in 1982 by Prevost got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and wheels.

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
82V058000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1980 to 04/01/1982V (Vehicle)30605/19/1982MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED06/07/198207/02/1982
Defect SummaryInsulation of the alternator and post wires on the involved vehicles is insufficient; corrosion may develop due to contact with salt and sand used in snow and ice removal. corrosion could lead to an electrical short between the alternator body and post.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryCorrosion will be removed from wires and posts, a bracket will be installed, and a protective coating of silicon grease and unitrol will be applied.
NotesVehicle description: buses equipped with direct drive altenators.system: engine; alternator post and wires.consequences of defect: short circuit could cause a fire in the enginecompartment, possibly resulting in injury to vehicle passengers.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
82V117000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1981 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)45411/18/1982MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED12/03/198212/07/1982
Defect SummaryThe elastic portion of the retaining bolts used to support the steering gear box may be too short. as a result, these bolts will not lock sufficiently, causing the nuts to loosen and allowing the steering gear box assembly to become inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect the steering gear box and, if necessary, replace the short bolts with longer bolts at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; steering gear box.consequences of defect: this condition could lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
82V093000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1980 to 09/01/1982V (Vehicle)66909/14/1982MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED09/27/198210/07/1982
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles the steering wheel retaining nut may not have been adequately tightened during assembly. the nut may continue to loosen and could eventually come out, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe steering wheel retaining nut will be tightened according to specifications and labor costs will be reimbursed by the manufacturer.
NotesVehicle description: buses.system: steering; steering wheel, retaining nut.consequences of defect: separation of the steering wheel during vehicleoperation could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
82V051000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1981 to 04/01/1982V (Vehicle)15705/07/1982MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED05/20/198205/27/1982
Defect SummaryThe inner traction wheel retaining nuts may not have been securely tightened during assembly. consequently, the nuts could work loose and eventually become lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe wheel retaining nuts will be tightened to specifications, if necessary.
NotesVehicle description: buses.system: suspension; wheel retaining nuts.consequences of defect: the wheel could come off during vehicle operation andloss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.