Does the 1986 Prevost Astral XL have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, structure, electrical system, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Prevost Astral XL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Prevost dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Prevost Astral XL?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Prevost Astral XL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Prevost Astral XL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Prevost been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Prevost dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Prevost Astral XL recalls, newest first

January 3, 1995NHTSA 95V0160002,075 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional

Summary: The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
Consequence: Unintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 1995NHTSA 95V0130001,090 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: If a passenger tries to exit the lavatory compartment by pushing with his back against the lavatory window and his legs against the lavatory door, the window can separate.
Consequence: If the window separates, the occupant can fall through the window and suffer severe and/or extreme injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will install a rail in the lavatory compartment window so that lavatory occupants can press against the rail rather than the window, and to help the passenger to keep balance while the vehicle is moving.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 25, 1991NHTSA 91V1110001,319 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Inappropriate installation, tightening of the terminal nut, or inadequate electrical cable routing allows the terminal ring to move, causing the cable to rub against metallic component and wear through the insulation or cause the ring terminal to break, causing the cable to fall. Consequence of defect: chafing of the electrical cable insulation or the breakage of the ring terminal can cause an electrical short which may result in a fire.
Remedy: Reinstall electrical cabling to avoid these hazards.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 17, 1986NHTSA 86V168000419 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: Under certain vehicle load or road conditions, part of the front structure, where it is attached to the front suspension panhard rod, may break. Consequence of defect: operation of the vehicle would be hazardous.
Remedy: Reinforce panhard rod attachment above the front axle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1986 Prevost Astral XL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Prevost Astral XL years

Other 1986 Prevost models

Questions

Does the 1986 Prevost Astral XL have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, structure, electrical system, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Prevost Astral XL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Prevost dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Prevost Astral XL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.