Recall 99V-092: 1999 Prevost H3-41, 1999 Prevost H3-45 and 6 more
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 1999, covering about 116 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
This could result in sudden brake line failure.
The fix
Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V092000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost H3-41 | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost H3-45 | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost M | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost M5 | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost M5E | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost XL-40 | 1999 | All years |
| Prevost XL-45 | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-092?
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.
How is recall 99V-092 fixed?
Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.