PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 19, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.

NHTSA ID: 97V102000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 577

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 12, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/SUB-FRAME SUPPORT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.

NHTSA ID: 97V100000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,245

Consequence Summary:

IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 5, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/PART 565, VIN LABEL

THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PART 565, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - CONTENT REQUIREMENTS."

NHTSA ID: 97V032000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 170

Consequence Summary:

AN INCORRECT VIN CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REGISTERED.

Corrective Action:

PREVOST WILL SUPPLY A "CORRECTED" CERTIFICATION OF ORIGIN FOR THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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