Prevost H3-40 1989
Model H3-40 made in 1989 by Prevost got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering and visibility.
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V016000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 2075 | 01/23/1995 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 01/03/1995 | 02/06/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V001000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1989 to 09/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 324 | 01/05/1994 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 10/05/1994 | 01/11/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Interference of the drag link with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . in either case, it may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering: linkage; link; drag; connection.vehicle description: coaches and motorcoaches.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact prevost service center at 1-418-883-3391. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V024000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1988 to 02/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 118 | 02/07/1992 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 03/02/1992 | 03/10/1992 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Adjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems: emergency exit windows; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses; built between march 1988 and february 1992. | |||||||||||||||