Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 82V-058 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 82V-058 covers 306 Prevost vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INSULATION OF THE ALTERNATOR AND POST WIRES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS INSUFFICIENT; CORROSION MAY DEVELOP DUE TO CONTACT WITH SALT AND SAND USED IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CORROSION COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR BODY AND POST.
The fix
CORROSION WILL BE REMOVED FROM WIRES AND POSTS, A BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED, AND A PROTECTIVE COATING OF SILICON GREASE AND UNITROL WILL BE APPLIED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT DRIVE ALTENATORS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ALTERNATOR POST AND WIRES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
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, 1980 to April 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.