1997 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 PREVOST H3-45 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SEATS
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION
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