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1992 Prevost H3-40 Coach Recall

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Active Safety 1992 Prevost H3-40 Coach Recalls (7)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1992 Prevost H3-40 Coach in Canada.

Ref #2001-086 Campaign : SR01-03
2001-04-06 159 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail. This condition can affect the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2001-010 Campaign : SR00-37
2001-01-16 1 108 units

Suspension

Issue Description

On certain vehicles with high mileage or subjected to severe working conditions, the tag axle may deveop fatigue cracks and eventually a tag axle failure. This could have adverse effects on handling and could result in a crash. Correction: Reinforcement parts will be installed and cracks repaired if necessary in order to strengthen the tag axle.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1997-117 Campaign : 97-08
1997-06-16 1 245 units

Structure

Issue Description

THE FRONT LONGITUDINAL DIFFERENTIAL RADIUS ROD SUPPORT LOCATED IN THE REAR SUB-FRAME REQUIRES REINFORCEMENT. ALSO, THE BOLTS RETAINING THE FRONT LONGITUDINAL RADIUS RODS TO THE STRUCTURE COULD BECOME LOOSE DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE TORQUING OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION. CORRECTION: RADIUS ROD SUPPORT WILL BE REINFORCED AND BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED AND TORQUED CORRECTLY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1995-013 Campaign : N/D
1995-02-03 2 075 units

Brakes

Issue Description

BUS RIDERS MAY INADVERTENTLY RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON BY CONTACTING IT WITH PACKAGES OR PURSES ETC. CORRECTION: A PROTECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1993-177 Campaign : 93-48
1993-12-31 35 units

Brakes

Issue Description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE DRAG LINK MAY INTERFERE WITH AN ADJUSTING SCREW OF THE LEFT DISC BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER. THIS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE BRAKE DAMAGE IN THE LONG TERM. CORRECTION: THE DRAG LINK ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AND THE STEERING ARM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1993-164 Campaign : 93-42
1993-12-02 92 units

Electrical

Issue Description

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE LATCH SUPPORT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: A SECOND CABLE SUPPORT WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT CHAFING.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1992-021 Campaign : 92-09
1992-02-21 118 units

Visual System

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 217 - BUS WINDOW RETENTION, RELEASE AND EMERGENCY EXITS. EMERGENCY WINDOWS REQUIRE OPENING PRESSURE THAT EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: WINDOWS WILL BE ADJUSTED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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