1984 Prevost Marathon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Prevost Marathon. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1984 Prevost Marathon. 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.
The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application. Continued use can cause the steering arm to break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm.
Auxiliary (tag) axle may develop cracks or break due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
No corrective information was supplied by the manufacturer.
The safety tab used to release the roof emergency exit may break. If the tab breaks, the emergency exit cannot be opened.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replacement safety tabs and instructions, along with the notification letter, will be sent to owners. Proper operation should be verified after safety tabs are replaced. Owners will be reimbursed for one hour of labor.
Every Prevost Marathon model year
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