1989 Prevost H3-40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Prevost H3-40. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Prevost H3-40. Newest first.
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.
Interference of the "drag link" with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement IS combined with maximum steering angle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . In either case, it may result in an accident.
Remedy
The drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference.
The force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. Inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Adjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.
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