2000 Prevost H3-45 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V090000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR03-06
Manufactured Begin Date: December 4th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: February 27th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: March 18th, 2003

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IS USED.

Consequence Summary:
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SIZE OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND REPLACE THEM IF NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432.

Recall Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-06.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V033003
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: November 29th, 2000

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.

Consequence Summary:
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 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 OR VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937.

Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V389000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR00-37
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1994
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: November 21st, 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.

Recall 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).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V342000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR00-25
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: July 31st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: October 2nd, 2000

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. SOME COOLANT HEATERS MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITHOUT A COMBUSTION CHAMBER (BURNER TUBE). A FLAME WILL BE NOTICED EXITING THE EXHAUST PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT.

Consequence Summary:
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED IS POSSIBLE IF A COOLANT HEATER IS MISSING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE COOLANT HEATER FOR A COMBUSTION CHAMBER. IF A CHAMBER IS MISSING, ONE WILL BE ADDED.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 2, 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 1-418-883-3391. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V133000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: May 5th, 2000

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND BUS SHELLS. SOME VEHICLES ARE FITTING WITH A STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT PLATE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR AN ADJUSTMENT PLATE AND WILL REPLACE THE ADJUSTMENT PLATE IF NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 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 1-418-883-3391. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V284000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR99-36/SR99-36A
Manufactured Begin Date: February 28th, 1999
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: October 4th, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. IF A FRONT COLLISION SHOULD HAPPEN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WOULD UNLOCK IF THE WINDOW STOPS STRIKE THE LOCKING LEVERS AND BREAK THEM, DUE TO A RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS.

Consequence Summary:
A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL CUT THE TOP OF THE STOP.

Recall Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NOS. SR99-36/SR99-36A.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1999. 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).