NHTSA Campaign 96V127000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Issued by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Jul 2, 1996 · 677 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO POST #1 ON THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CONTACT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE SOLENOID (POST #2) AND CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-41 | 1995 | 677 |
| PREVOST | H3-41 | 1996 | 677 |
| PREVOST | H3-45 | 1995 | 677 |
| PREVOST | H3-45 | 1996 | 677 |
| PREVOST | VIP 45 | 1995 | 677 |
| PREVOST | VIP 45 | 1996 | 677 |
| PREVOST | XL | 1995 | 677 |
| PREVOST | XL | 1996 | 677 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V127000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.