PREVOST LEMIRAGE 1989: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| Make : PREVOST | Model : LEMIRAGE | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1967-12-01 - 1994-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V016000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-01-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-01-03 | Date Added to Database: 1995-02-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2075 | ||
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Summary:
THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN BE HIT ACCIDENTLY ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE. |
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Consequence:
UNINTENDED OPERATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON CAN ALLOW THE BUS TO ROLL FREELY CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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