CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.
- 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.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost H3-41 | 19951996 |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 | 19951996 |
| Prevost VIP-45 | 19951996 |
| Prevost XL | 19951996 |