Recall
Prevost Xl — 95V016000
NHTSA ID
95V016000
Make
Prevost
Model
Xl
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1995-01-03
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Units Affected
2,075
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE.
Consequence
UNINTENDED OPERATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN ALLOW THE BUS TO ROLL FREELY CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.