Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 73V-235 · 1971–1973 Prevost TS47
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 73V-235 covers 45 1971–1973 Prevost TS47 for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V235000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PREVOST CAMPAIGN NO N/A.HIGHWAY COACH.BUILT JULY 1971 THRU JULY 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FREE SWINGING LOCK PIN OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOORHOLDER MAY ACCIDENTLY SHORT TWO TERMINALS OF THE SENSING RELAY AND SPARKS MIGHTRESULT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS SPARKS WOULD CREATE A RISK OF EXPLOSION INTHE BATTERY COMPARTMENT SHOULD ACID FUMES COLLECT DUE TO CLOGGED OR BLOCKEDVENTS.(CORRECT BY SHORTENING THE HOLDING CHAIN TO FOUR INCHES).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1971 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.