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1993 PREVOST ASTRAL XL Recall - Campaign #95V016000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1993 PREVOST ASTRAL XL RECALL - #95V016000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL

THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE.

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Vehicle 1993 PREVOST ASTRAL XL
Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 12/1/1967 - 12/1/1994
Recalled on 2/6/1995
Influenced by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 1/23/1995
# Affected 2,075
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
 
Description THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE.
Consequences UNINTENDED OPERATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN ALLOW THE BUS TO ROLL FREELY CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action 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.
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