Prevost Windshield Recall 92V024000 (118 Vehicles)

The problem

The force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.

The risk

The window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. Inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident.

The fix

Adjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.

Contacts

System: visual systems: emergency exit windows; fmvss 217.Vehicle description: buses; built between march 1988 and february 1992.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Prevost dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V024000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1988 Prevost H3-40	1	A
1989 Prevost H3-40	3	C
1990 Prevost H3-40	6	F
1991 Prevost H3-40	6	F
1992 Prevost H3-40	8	F
1988 Prevost H5 60	4	D
1989 Prevost H5 60	4	D
1990 Prevost H5 60	3	C
1991 Prevost H5 60	3	C
1992 Prevost H5 60	2	B

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Questions

Is the 92V024000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V024000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V024000 announced?

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 2, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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