| Make : PREVOST BUS | Model : LEMIRAGE | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19800701 - 19820401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V058000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820519 | Date Received by ODI: 19820607 | Date Added to Database: 19820702 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 306 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INSULATION OF THE ALTERNATOR AND POST WIRES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS INSUFFICIENT; CORROSION MAY DEVELOP DUE TO CONTACT WITH SALT AND SAND USED IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CORROSION COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR BODY AND POST. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
CORROSION WILL BE REMOVED FROM WIRES AND POSTS, A BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED, AND A PROTECTIVE COATING OF SILICON GREASE AND UNITROL WILL BE APPLIED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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