Prevost Xl 1984
Model Xl made in 1984 by Prevost got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering and structure.
Model 1984
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 - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
94V168000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1984 to 01/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 187 | 09/07/1994 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 09/14/1994 | 09/19/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application. continued use can cause the steering arm to break. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering linkages.vehicle description: buses.note: if the 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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. |