1994 Prevost Vip
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 Prevost Vip. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Prevost Vip. Newest first.
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Remedy
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
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.
Battery cable may chafe against the battery rack damaging the cable's insulation which could result in an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy
A second cable support and retaining clip will be installed on the battery rack to prevent chafing of the battery cable insulation.
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