Electrical system: ignitionRecall 96V-127 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 96V-127 covers 677 Prevost vehicles for a electrical system: ignition problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO POST #1 ON THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CONTACT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE SOLENOID (POST #2) AND CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN JUNE 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 1, 1995 to June 1, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.