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2001 Prevost Xlii recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Prevost Xlii, covering 2,084 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported January 11, 2002 · 196 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain coaches and bus shells equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. 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 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 02V004001 · Recall details

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 2001 Prevost Xlii recalls

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How many recalls does the 2001 Prevost Xlii have?

2, covering vehicle speed control and electrical system.

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