Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V182000 Reported November 8, 1993

Lighting:fuse:brake lights

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · Electrical System · 577 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V182000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
577
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 8, 1993

Defect Summary

The cb-49 circuit breaker trips under normal load conditions because the electrical load applied is close to the breaker rating and the temperature in the engine compartment affects the precision of the breaker. The tripped breaker results in loss of stoplight operation.

Safety Consequence

Without stoplight operation, there is no warning totraffic that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, which may result in anaccident.

Corrective Action

A circuit breaker modification will be performed using a different circuit breaker which is more resistant to heat.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference recall ID 93V182000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93V182000

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

What is recall 93V182000?

NHTSA recall 93V182000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on November 8, 1993. It addresses: Lighting:fuse:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 577 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V182000 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.