Prevost Xl 1996
Model Xl made in 1996 by Prevost got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and seats.
Model 1996
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V178007 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1996 to 10/04/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 478 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 12/27/1996 | 04/09/1997 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.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 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V025000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1996 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 286 | 11/28/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 02/12/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with front independent suspension. one of the structural members can crack. this member supports the left idler arm and bell crank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could reduce the steering capability increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install two bolted and welded brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 28, 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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| WB9813 | 06/01/1998 | 603319 | Subject regarding ad-9 air dryer purge valve. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| MI07-04 | 03/01/2007 | 10043748 | Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. for maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals is of the utmost importance. *js | 04/25/2012 | |