1985 Prevost Astral XL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Prevost Astral XL. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1985 Prevost Astral XL. Newest first.
If a passenger tries to exit the lavatory compartment by pushing with his back against the lavatory window and his legs against the lavatory door, the window can separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the window separates, the occupant can fall through the window and suffer severe and/or extreme injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will install a rail in the lavatory compartment window so that lavatory occupants can press against the rail rather than the window, and to help the passenger to keep balance while the vehicle IS moving.
The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Under certain vehicle load or road conditions, part of the front structure, where it IS attached to the front suspension panhard rod, may break. consequence of defect: operation of the vehicle would be…
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