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2000 Prevost XL recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2000 Prevost XL, covering 1,888 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported February 27, 2001 · 1,888 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Risk
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began november 29, 2000. 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 1‑418‑831‑2046 or vanner at 1‑800‑227‑6937.

Recall number 01V033003 · Recall details

Questions about the 2000 Prevost XL recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2000 Prevost XL have?

1, covering electrical system.

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