Prevost Vip 45 1997
Model Vip 45 made in 1997 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 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V222000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/27/1996 to 09/16/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | 10/15/1996 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/04/1996 | 11/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The ground studs in the engine and battery compartments do not offer adequate electrical conductivity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short could cause a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the ground studs and replace them to ensure that the electrical system operates within the required specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began october 15, 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 1-800424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |