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Prevost XL-40 Recall 96V223: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 96V223, reported November 4, 1996, 47 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V223PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
THE MAIN POWER CABLE CAN WEAR DUE TO FRICTION.
Risk
FRICTION OF THIS CABLE ON THE VEHICLE STRUCTUR OR ANY MECHANICAL COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE AND PROPERLY SECURE THIS CABLE. IF THE CABLE SHOWS DAMAGE, THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 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 1-800424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Prevost XL-4019941995