NHTSA Recall 82V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V117000; Date: Dec. 3, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Prevost Astral; 1982 Prevost Astral; 1981 Prevost Champion; 1982 Prevost Champion; 1981 Prevost Lemirage; 1982 Prevost Lemirage; 1981 Prevost Prestige; 1982 Prevost Prestige
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 454
Recall Summary:
The elastic portion of the retaining bolts used to support the steering gear box may be too short. As a result, these bolts will not lock sufficiently, causing the nuts to loosen and allowing the steering gear box assembly to become inoperative.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect the steering gear box and, if necessary, replace the short bolts with longer bolts at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: steering; steering gear box. Consequences of defect: this condition could lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 1982
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