Prevost 1981–1982 Electrical System recall
Recalled June 7, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V058000 · Prevost
Remedy
CORROSION WILL BE REMOVED FROM WIRES AND POSTS, A BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED, AND A PROTECTIVE COATING OF SILICON GREASE AND UNITROL WILL BE APPLIED.
Units
306 units
Description
INSULATION OF THE ALTERNATOR AND POST WIRES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS INSUFFICIENT; CORROSION MAY DEVELOP DUE TO CONTACT WITH SALT AND SAND USED IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CORROSION COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR BODY AND POST.
What to do
CORROSION WILL BE REMOVED FROM WIRES AND POSTS, A BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED, AND A PROTECTIVE COATING OF SILICON GREASE AND UNITROL WILL BE APPLIED.
Product
Prevost CHAMPION · Prevost LEMIRAGE · Prevost PRESTIGE
Manufacturer(s)
redundant PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →