NHTSA Recall 96V127000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V127000; Date: Jul. 2, 1996
This condition can cause a short circuit and result in a possible fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Prevost H3-41; 1996 Prevost H3-41; 1995 Prevost H3-45; 1996 Prevost H3-45; 1995 Prevost Vip 45; 1996 Prevost Vip 45; 1995 Prevost XL; 1996 Prevost XL
Component: Electrical System:ignition
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 677
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the cables changing the cable position.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 2, 1996
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