Prevost Xl-40 1995
Model Xl-40 made in 1995 by Prevost got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.
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 - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V223000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1993 to 11/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 47 | 10/15/1996 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/04/1996 | 11/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The main power cable can wear due to friction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Friction of this cable on the vehicle structur or any mechanical components can cause a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the main power cable and properly secure this cable. if the cable shows damage, the cable will be repaired or replaced depending on the severity of the damage. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E003015 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1994 to 06/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 298 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 07/19/1995 | 09/28/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with rockwell wabco system saver1000 air dryer.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V389000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3600 | 11/21/2000 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/21/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 21, 2000.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 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| SQ00019 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/24/2000 | 01/19/2001 | 4 REINFORCEMENT CORNERS ON TAG AXLE | 00V389000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||