Electrical system: wiringRecall 91V-111 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 91V-111 covers 1,319 Prevost vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INAPPROPRIATE INSTALLATION, TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL NUT, OR INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE TERMINAL RING TO MOVE, CAUSING THE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST METALLIC COMPONENT AND WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION OR CAUSE THE RING TERMINAL TO BREAK, CAUSING THE CABLE TO FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE INSULATION OR THE BREAKAGE OF THE RING TERMINAL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
REINSTALL ELECTRICAL CABLING TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
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 September 1, 1983 to April 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.