PREVOST VIP 45 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | VIP 45 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-07-02 | 1996-07-02 | 1996-07-10 |
Production Dates: 1995-01-01 - 1996-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 677
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO POST "1 ON THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CONTACT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE SOLENOID "POST "2" AND CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN JUNE 1996. NOTE: 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.
