PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 27, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/ISRINGHAUSEN/SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 96V178007

Component:

# of Units Affected: 478

Consequence Summary:

IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 4, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/ELECTRICAL

THE GROUND STUDS IN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS DO NOT OFFER ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY.

NHTSA ID: 96V222000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND STUDS AND REPLACE THEM TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATES WITHIN THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 4, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/BATTERY CABLE

THE MAIN POWER CABLE CAN WEAR DUE TO FRICTION.

NHTSA ID: 96V223000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 47

Consequence Summary:

FRICTION OF THIS CABLE ON THE VEHICLE STRUCTUR OR ANY MECHANICAL COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE AND PROPERLY SECURE THIS CABLE. IF THE CABLE SHOWS DAMAGE, THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V127000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 677

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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