1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall - Campaign #97V102000

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1996 PREVOST H3-45 RECALL - #97V102000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.

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Vehicle 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED Manufactured between 7/1/1996 - 5/30/1997 Recalled on 6/30/1997 Influenced by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED Owners Notified on 6/2/1997 # Affected 577 Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD   Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE. Consequences THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 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 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SEATS 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION