Prevost Vip 45 1995
Model Vip 45 made in 1995 by Prevost got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and suspension.
Model 1995
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V127000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1995 to 06/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 677 | 07/02/1996 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 07/02/1996 | 07/10/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The positive wire connected to post #1 on the starter solenoid could contact the ground wire on the solenoid (post #2) and create a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a short circuit and result in a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the cables changing the cable position. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; ignition. vehicle description: transit buses. owner notification: owner notification began in june 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V024000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1051 | 12/10/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 02/10/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 10, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| WB9807 | 06/01/1998 | 603321 | Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| MI9806 | 03/01/1998 | 603320 | Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |