1999 Prevost H3-41, Prevost H3-45 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Prevost Car, Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 27, 1999. It covers about 116 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 116
reported: Apr 27, 1999
owners notified: Apr 21, 1999

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V092000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Prevost H3-41, Prevost H3-45 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 99V092000, reported on April 27, 1999, covers about 116 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V092000?

Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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