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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1996 Prevost H3-41 Coach in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the drag link adjustment collar bolt could contact the pitman arm. As such, the drag link turnbuckle could fracture and fail. A sudden loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drag link turnbuckle assembly.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE NUTS FIXING THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE BEING TORQUED. THE NUTS COULD BECOME LOOSE OVER TIME WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE STARTER TERMINAL AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: CABLES WILL BE INSPECTED, CABLES AND TERMINALS WILL BE CLEANED AND PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE CORRECT TORQUE.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT IS INADEQUATE AND COULD CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ROUGH APPLICATIONS. A FAILED CROSS-MEMBER WOULD RELEASE THE TRANSVERSE ATTACHMENT OF THE DRIVE AXLE AND ALLOW IT TO MOVE RIGHT AND LEFT FOR APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH. THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: TWO ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED TO SOLIDIFY THE ASSEMBLY.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT THE UPPER HINGE LOCKING MECHANISM. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WINDOWS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE. CORRECTION: STOPPER BLOCKS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE EMERGENCY WINDOWS.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE BACKREST COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME CAUSING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE OPERATOR'S TORSO. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH. CORRECTION: SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED AND DEFECTIVE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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