Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall - Campaign #96V178007

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 PREVOST H3-45 RECALL - #96V178007

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

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Vehicle 1997 PREVOST H3-45
Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1996 - 10/4/1996
Recalled on 4/9/1997
Influenced by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 478
Recalled for SEATS
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequences IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective action ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY ISRINGHAUSEN AND WILL BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 1997.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 OR ISRINGHAUSEN AT 616-968-5333, EXT. 301. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

1997 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION
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