Prevost H3-45 1992
Model H3-45 made in 1992 by Prevost got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, structure and suspension.
Model 1992
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. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
97V100000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 1245 | 05/16/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 06/12/1997 | 06/20/1997 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
00V389000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1990 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3600 | 11/21/2000 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/21/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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). |