Body: doorRecall 84V-049 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 84V-049 covers 18 Prevost vehicles for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SAFETY TAB USED TO RELEASE THE ROOF EMERGENCY EXIT MAY BREAK. IF THE TAB BREAKS, THE EMERGENCY EXIT CANNOT BE OPENED.
The fix
REPLACEMENT SAFETY TABS AND INSTRUCTIONS, ALONG WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTER, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS. PROPER OPERATION SHOULD BE VERIFIED AFTER SAFETY TABS ARE REPLACED. OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ONE HOUR OF LABOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; EMERGENCY ROOF EXIT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY A BLOCKED EMERGENCY EXITCOULD CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL INJURY.
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 October 1, 1983 to March 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.