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1997 PREVOST H3-45VIP Recall - Campaign #97V102000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 PREVOST H3-45VIP RECALL - #97V102000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.

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Vehicle 1997 PREVOST H3-45VIP
Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 7/1/1996 - 5/30/1997
Recalled on 6/30/1997
Influenced by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 6/2/1997
# Affected 577
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.
Consequences THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1997. 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.
See also 1997 PREVOST H3-45VIP Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
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