Prevost Marathon 1972

Model Marathon made in 1972 by Prevost got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning parking brake .

Model 1972

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.