12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 96V-223 · 1994–1995 Prevost XL-40
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 96V-223 covers 47 1994–1995 Prevost XL-40 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V223000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE MAIN POWER CABLE CAN WEAR DUE TO FRICTION.
The risk
FRICTION OF THIS CABLE ON THE VEHICLE STRUCTUR OR ANY MECHANICAL COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE AND PROPERLY SECURE THIS CABLE. IF THE CABLE SHOWS DAMAGE, THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 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 1-800424-9393.
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 April 1, 1993 to November 30, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.