1986 PREVOST MARATHON 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 |
1986 PREVOST MARATHON |
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| 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 |
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| 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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