Prevost Marathon 1984

Model Marathon made in 1984 by Prevost got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering and structure.

Marathon year 1984

Recalls

Model 1984

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
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
94V168000	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	from 02/01/1984 to 01/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	187	09/07/1994	ODI	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	09/14/1994	09/19/1994
Defect Summary	The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application. continued use can cause the steering arm to break.
Consequence Summary	A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm.
Notes	System: steering linkages.vehicle description: buses.note: if the 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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please 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 - BODY - DOOR
84V049000	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	from 10/01/1983 to 03/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	18	04/11/1984	MFR	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	04/19/1984	05/08/1984
Defect Summary	The safety tab used to release the roof emergency exit may break. if the tab breaks, the emergency exit cannot be opened.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replacement safety tabs and instructions, along with the notification letter, will be sent to owners. proper operation should be verified after safety tabs are replaced. owners will be reimbursed for one hour of labor.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses.system: structure; emergency roof exit.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency a blocked emergency exitcould contribute to personal injury.
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
84V118000	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	from 09/01/1982 to 09/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	215		MFR	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	10/01/1984	11/14/1984
Defect Summary	Auxiliary (tag) axle may develop cracks or break due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	No corrective information was supplied by the manufacturer.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses.system: power train; auxiliary (tag) axle assembly.consequences of defect: the axle may break in its curved section which canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.