| Make : PREVOST | Model : XLII-45 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19991001 - 20000731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V342000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001002 | Date Received by ODI: 20001025 | Date Added to Database: 20001027 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR00-25 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 487 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. SOME COOLANT HEATERS MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITHOUT A COMBUSTION CHAMBER (BURNER TUBE). A FLAME WILL BE NOTICED EXITING THE EXHAUST PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. |
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Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED IS POSSIBLE IF A COOLANT HEATER IS MISSING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE COOLANT HEATER FOR A COMBUSTION CHAMBER. IF A CHAMBER IS MISSING, ONE WILL BE ADDED. |
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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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