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Prevost Astral XL Recall 91V111: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 91V111, reported June 25, 1991, 1,319 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V111PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
INAPPROPRIATE INSTALLATION, TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL NUT, OR INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE TERMINAL RING TO MOVE, CAUSING THE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST METALLIC COMPONENT AND WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION OR CAUSE THE RING TERMINAL TO BREAK, CAUSING THE CABLE TO FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE INSULATION OR THE BREAKAGE OF THE RING TERMINAL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Risk
Remedy
REINSTALL ELECTRICAL CABLING TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.

Affected vehicles

Prevost Astral XL19841985198619871988198919901991
Prevost Lemirage XL19841985198619871988198919901991
Prevost Marathon XL19841985198619871988198919901991
Prevost Prevost XL19841985198619871988198919901991