NHTSA Campaign Id 82V093000; Date: Sep. 27, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:1980 Prevost Champion; 1981 Prevost Champion; 1982 Prevost Champion; 1980 Prevost Lemirage; 1981 Prevost Lemirage; 1982 Prevost Lemirage; 1980 Prevost Prestige; 1981 Prevost Prestige; 1982 Prevost Prestige
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 669
Recall Summary:On certain vehicles the steering wheel retaining nut may not have been adequately tightened during assembly. The nut may continue to loosen and could eventually come out, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
How to Fix:The steering wheel retaining nut will be tightened according to specifications and labor costs will be reimbursed by the manufacturer.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: buses. System: steering; steering wheel, retaining nut. Consequences of defect: separation of the steering wheel during vehicleoperation could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 1982
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