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Prevost Marathon Recall 84V049: Structure:Body:Door

NHTSA campaign 84V049, reported April 19, 1984, 18 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V049PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Problem
THE SAFETY TAB USED TO RELEASE THE ROOF EMERGENCY EXIT MAY BREAK. IF THE TAB BREAKS, THE EMERGENCY EXIT CANNOT BE OPENED.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACEMENT SAFETY TABS AND INSTRUCTIONS, ALONG WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTER, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS. PROPER OPERATION SHOULD BE VERIFIED AFTER SAFETY TABS ARE REPLACED. OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR ONE HOUR OF LABOR.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; EMERGENCY ROOF EXIT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY A BLOCKED EMERGENCY EXITCOULD CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Affected vehicles

Prevost LE Mirage1984
Prevost Lemirage XL1984
Prevost Marathon1984