PREVOST H3-45 VIP 1997: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V102000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45 VIP | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-06-02 | 1997-06-19 | 1997-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1996-07-01 - 1997-05-30
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 577
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.
THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
