Prevost Recall 95V016000: Parking Brake, Conventional
NHTSA recall 95V016000 · announced January 3, 1995 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 2,075 units affected
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE.
The risk
UNINTENDED OPERATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN ALLOW THE BUS TO ROLL FREELY CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1984 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1985 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1986 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1987 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1988 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1989 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1990 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1991 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1992 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1993 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1994 Prevost Astral Xl
- 1989 Prevost H3-40
- 1990 Prevost H3-40
- 1991 Prevost H3-40
- 1992 Prevost H3-40
- 1993 Prevost H3-40
- 1994 Prevost H3-40
- 1989 Prevost H3-41
- 1990 Prevost H3-41
- 1991 Prevost H3-41
- 1992 Prevost H3-41
- 1993 Prevost H3-41
- 1994 Prevost H3-41
- 1989 Prevost H3-45
- 1990 Prevost H3-45
- 1991 Prevost H3-45
- 1992 Prevost H3-45
- 1993 Prevost H3-45
- 1994 Prevost H3-45
- 1988 Prevost H5 60
- 1989 Prevost H5 60
- 1990 Prevost H5 60
- 1991 Prevost H5 60
- 1992 Prevost H5 60
- 1968 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1969 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1970 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1971 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1972 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1973 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1974 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1975 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1976 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1977 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1978 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1979 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1980 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1981 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1982 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1983 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1984 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1985 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1986 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1987 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1988 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1989 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1990 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1991 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1992 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1993 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1994 Prevost Le Mirage
- 1984 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1985 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1986 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1987 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1988 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1989 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1990 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1991 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1992 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1993 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1994 Prevost Le Mirage Xl
- 1968 Prevost Marathon
- 1969 Prevost Marathon
- 1970 Prevost Marathon
- 1971 Prevost Marathon
- 1972 Prevost Marathon
- 1973 Prevost Marathon
- 1974 Prevost Marathon
- 1975 Prevost Marathon
- 1976 Prevost Marathon
- 1977 Prevost Marathon
- 1978 Prevost Marathon
- 1979 Prevost Marathon
- 1980 Prevost Marathon
- 1981 Prevost Marathon
- 1982 Prevost Marathon
- 1983 Prevost Marathon
- 1984 Prevost Marathon
- 1985 Prevost Marathon
- 1986 Prevost Marathon
- 1987 Prevost Marathon
- 1988 Prevost Marathon
- 1989 Prevost Marathon
- 1990 Prevost Marathon
- 1991 Prevost Marathon
- 1992 Prevost Marathon
- 1993 Prevost Marathon
- 1994 Prevost Marathon
- 1968 Prevost Prestige
- 1969 Prevost Prestige
- 1970 Prevost Prestige
- 1971 Prevost Prestige
- 1972 Prevost Prestige
- 1973 Prevost Prestige
- 1974 Prevost Prestige
- 1975 Prevost Prestige
- 1976 Prevost Prestige
- 1977 Prevost Prestige
- 1978 Prevost Prestige
- 1979 Prevost Prestige
- 1980 Prevost Prestige
- 1981 Prevost Prestige
- 1982 Prevost Prestige
- 1983 Prevost Prestige
- 1984 Prevost Prestige
- 1985 Prevost Prestige
- 1986 Prevost Prestige
- 1987 Prevost Prestige
- 1988 Prevost Prestige
- 1989 Prevost Prestige
- 1990 Prevost Prestige
- 1991 Prevost Prestige
- 1992 Prevost Prestige
- 1993 Prevost Prestige
- 1994 Prevost Prestige
- 1984 Prevost Xl
- 1985 Prevost Xl
- 1986 Prevost Xl
- 1987 Prevost Xl
- 1988 Prevost Xl
- 1989 Prevost Xl
- 1990 Prevost Xl
- 1991 Prevost Xl
- 1992 Prevost Xl
- 1993 Prevost Xl
- 1994 Prevost Xl
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.