NHTSA Recall 00V262000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V262000; Date: Sep. 11, 2000
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Prevost Entertainer; 1997 Prevost Entertainer; 1998 Prevost Entertainer; 1997 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 1998 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 1996 Prevost Xl-40; 1997 Prevost Xl-40; 1998 Prevost Xl-40; 1999 Prevost Xl-40; 2000 Prevost Xl-40; 1996 Prevost Xl-45; 1997 Prevost Xl-45; 1998 Prevost Xl-45; 1999 Prevost Xl-45; 2000 Prevost Xl-45
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 554
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. The ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the boot.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 22, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 2000
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