Prevost Prestige 1982

Model Prestige made in 1982 by Prevost got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, parking brake and steering.

Prestige year 1982

Recalls

Model 1982

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
82V058000	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	from 07/01/1980 to 04/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	306	05/19/1982	MFR	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	06/07/1982	07/02/1982
Defect Summary	Insulation of the alternator and post wires on the involved vehicles is insufficient; corrosion may develop due to contact with salt and sand used in snow and ice removal. corrosion could lead to an electrical short between the alternator body and post.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Corrosion will be removed from wires and posts, a bracket will be installed, and a protective coating of silicon grease and unitrol will be applied.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses equipped with direct drive altenators.system: engine; alternator post and wires.consequences of defect: short circuit could cause a fire in the enginecompartment, possibly resulting in injury to vehicle passengers.
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 - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
82V117000	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	from 01/01/1981 to 11/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	454	11/18/1982	MFR	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	12/03/1982	12/07/1982
Defect Summary	The elastic portion of the retaining bolts used to support the steering gear box may be too short. as a result, these bolts will not lock sufficiently, causing the nuts to loosen and allowing the steering gear box assembly to become inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect the steering gear box and, if necessary, replace the short bolts with longer bolts at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; steering gear box.consequences of defect: this condition could lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.
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.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
82V051000	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	from 09/01/1981 to 04/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	157	05/07/1982	MFR	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED	05/20/1982	05/27/1982
Defect Summary	The inner traction wheel retaining nuts may not have been securely tightened during assembly. consequently, the nuts could work loose and eventually become lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The wheel retaining nuts will be tightened to specifications, if necessary.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; wheel retaining nuts.consequences of defect: the wheel could come off during vehicle operation andloss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.