NHTSA Recall 05V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V087000; Date: Mar. 22, 2005
A loose attachment should be detected at regular inspections. This condition will create some unusual noise and the vehicle stability will deteriorate gradually. If a rod is detached completely, it will create a large amount of noise and the vehicle stability will be reduced. This could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Prevost Xlii
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 180
Recall Summary:
On certain transit coachess, the bolts securing the radius rod supports can loosen and could completely detach.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reinstall radius rod supports using loctite product on the bolts free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Recall Notes:
Prevost recall no. Sr05-06. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 2005
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