Prevost H5 60 1992

Model H5 60 made in 1992 by Prevost got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, visibility.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
95V016000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1994V (Vehicle)207501/23/1995MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED01/03/199502/06/1995
Defect SummaryThe parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
Consequence SummaryUnintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes.
NotesSystem: 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.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
92V024000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1988 to 02/01/1992V (Vehicle)11802/07/1992MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED03/02/199203/10/1992571217
Defect SummaryThe force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.
Consequence SummaryThe 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 SummaryAdjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.
NotesSystem: visual systems: emergency exit windows; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses; built between march 1988 and february 1992.