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1999 Prevost M5E problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2

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SuspensionReported November 21, 2000 · 3,600 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Risk
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.

Recall number 00V389000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 27, 1999 · 116 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This could result in sudden brake line failure.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.

Recall number 99V092000 · Recall details

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Prevost M5E.

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2 recalls, covering suspension and service brakes, hydraulic.

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