Does the 1984 Prevost Marathon have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, steering, suspension, structure. 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 1984 Prevost Marathon 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 1984 Prevost Marathon?

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

1984 Prevost Marathon 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 1984 Prevost Marathon. 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.

1984 Prevost Marathon 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

September 14, 1994NHTSA 94V168000187 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application. Continued use can cause the steering arm to break.
Consequence: A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 1, 1984NHTSA 84V118000215 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Summary: Auxiliary (tag) axle may develop cracks or break due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: No corrective information was supplied by the manufacturer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 19, 1984NHTSA 84V04900018 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: The safety tab used to release the roof emergency exit may break. If the tab breaks, the emergency exit cannot be opened.
Remedy: Replacement safety tabs and instructions, along with the notification letter, will be sent to owners. Proper operation should be verified after safety tabs are replaced. Owners will be reimbursed for one hour of labor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1984 Prevost Marathon were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Prevost Marathon years

Other 1984 Prevost models

Questions

Does the 1984 Prevost Marathon have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, steering, suspension, structure. 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 1984 Prevost Marathon 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 1984 Prevost Marathon?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.