Prevost Prestige 1979

Model Prestige made in 1979 by Prevost got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, structure.

Model 1979

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.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
95V013000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1967 to 06/01/1991V (Vehicle)109001/23/1995MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED01/03/199502/03/1995
Defect SummaryIf a passenger tries to exit the lavatory compartment by pushing with his back against the lavatory window and his legs against the lavatory door, the window can separate.
Consequence SummaryIf the window separates, the occupant can fall through the window and suffer severe and/or extreme injuries.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a rail in the lavatory compartment window so that lavatory occupants can press against the rail rather than the window, and to help the passenger to keep balance while the vehicle is moving.
NotesSystem: structure; door assembly.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.