Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V103000 Reported July 1, 1988

Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Q: What is recall 88V103000?

NHTSA recall 88V103000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on July 1, 1988. It addresses: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks. The recall affects approximately 240 vehicles , with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · Latches/locks/linkages · 240 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V103000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive

Component

Latches/locks/linkages

Vehicles Affected

240

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 1988

Defect Summary

Emergency exit unlatching forces exceed the 20 lbs. Maximum allowed.

Safety Consequence

Buses do not comply with fmvss 217.

Corrective Action

Make adjustment to reduce unlatching forces below 20 lbs.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference recall ID 88V103000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 88V103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V103000?

NHTSA recall 88V103000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on July 1, 1988. It addresses: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks. The recall affects approximately 240 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.