| Make : PREVOST | Model : M5E | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990201 - 19990430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V092000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990421 | Date Received by ODI: 19990427 | Date Added to Database: 19990429 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 116 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND BUS SHELLS. SOME BRAKE LINE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED USING HEATER HOSE MATERIAL INSTEAD OF BRAKE LINE HOSE MATERIAL. HEATER HOSES ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE AS BRAKE LINES BECAUSE THE OPERATING PRESSURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS MUCH HIGHER THAN THAT OF THE HEATING SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN BRAKE LINE FAILURE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEATER HOSES WITH CORRECT BRAKE LINE HOSES. |
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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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