PREVOST ASTRAL XL 1988: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | ASTRAL XL | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-01-23 | 1995-01-03 | 1995-02-06 |
Production Dates: 1967-12-01 - 1994-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2075
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE.
UNINTENDED OPERATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN ALLOW THE BUS TO ROLL FREELY CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
