NHTSA Recall 82V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V058000; Date: Jun. 7, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Prevost Champion; 1982 Prevost Champion; 1981 Prevost Lemirage; 1982 Prevost Lemirage; 1981 Prevost Prestige; 1982 Prevost Prestige
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 306
Recall Summary:
Insulation of the alternator and post wires on the involved vehicles is insufficient; corrosion may develop due to contact with salt and sand used in snow and ice removal. Corrosion could lead to an electrical short between the alternator body and post.
How to Fix:
Corrosion will be removed from wires and posts, a bracket will be installed, and a protective coating of silicon grease and unitrol will be applied.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses equipped with direct drive altenators. System: engine; alternator post and wires. Consequences of defect: short circuit could cause a fire in the enginecompartment, possibly resulting in injury to vehicle passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1982
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