Defect Description For Recall
The Cb-49 Circuit Breaker Trips Under Normal Load Conditions Because The Electrical Load Applied Is Close To The Breaker Rating And The Temperature In The Engine Compartment Affects The Precision Of The Breaker. The Tripped Breaker Results In Loss Of Stoplight Operation.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
LE MIRAGE XL
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
93V182000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
Without Stoplight Operation, There Is No Warning Totraffic That The Vehicle Is Slowing Or Stopping, Which May Result In Anaccident.
Fix Defect
A Circuit Breaker Modification Will Be Performed Using A Different Circuit Breaker Which Is More Resistant To Heat.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Car, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19900801
End Of Manufacture
19930501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
577
Date Owners Notified
19931105
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Car, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19931108