Vehicle recall 73V235000 · December 13, 1973

1971-1973 Prevost TS47

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

Notes: Prevost campaign no n/a.highway coach.built July 1971 thru July 1973.POSSIBILITY that the free swinging lock pin of the battery compartment doorholder may accidently short two terminals of the sensing relay and sparks mightresult.if this condition exists sparks would create a risk of explosion inthe battery compartment should acid fumes collect due to clogged or blockedvents.(correct by shortening the holding chain to four inches).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V235000
Reported to NHTSA: December 13, 1973
Filed by: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: January 3, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 45
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 73V235000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Prevost TS47 (1971-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971

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