Prevost Prestige 1980
Model Prestige made in 1980 by Prevost got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering and structure.
Model 1980
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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V093000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1980 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 669 | 09/14/1982 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 09/27/1982 | 10/07/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles the steering wheel retaining nut may not have been adequately tightened during assembly. the nut may continue to loosen and could eventually come out, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The steering wheel retaining nut will be tightened according to specifications and labor costs will be reimbursed by the manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses.system: steering; steering wheel, retaining nut.consequences of defect: separation of the steering wheel during vehicleoperation could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V013000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/01/1967 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 1090 | 01/23/1995 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 01/03/1995 | 02/03/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | If 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 Summary | If the window separates, the occupant can fall through the window and suffer severe and/or extreme injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||