Electrical system: ignition
- Component
- Electrical system: ignition
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 677
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1996-07-02
- Owners notified
- 1996-07-02
Defect description
THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO POST #1 ON THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CONTACT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE SOLENOID (POST #2) AND CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.