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NHTSA Campaign 96V222000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Nov 4, 1996 · 23 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE GROUND STUDS IN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS DO NOT OFFER ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND STUDS AND REPLACE THEM TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATES WITHIN THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PREVOST H3-41 1997 23
PREVOST H3-45 1997 23
PREVOST VIP 45 1997 23

Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V222000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.