NHTSA Recall 97V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V100000; Date: Jun. 12, 1997
If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Prevost H3-40; 1991 Prevost H3-40; 1992 Prevost H3-40; 1993 Prevost H3-40; 1994 Prevost H3-40; 1995 Prevost H3-40; 1996 Prevost H3-40; 1997 Prevost H3-40; 1990 Prevost H3-40vip; 1991 Prevost H3-40vip; 1992 Prevost H3-40vip; 1993 Prevost H3-40vip; 1994 Prevost H3-40vip; 1995 Prevost H3-40vip; 1996 Prevost H3-40vip; 1997 Prevost H3-40vip; 1990 Prevost H3-41; 1991 Prevost H3-41; 1992 Prevost H3-41; 1993 Prevost H3-41; 1994 Prevost H3-41; 1995 Prevost H3-41; 1996 Prevost H3-41; 1997 Prevost H3-41; 1990 Prevost H3-45; 1991 Prevost H3-45; 1992 Prevost H3-45; 1993 Prevost H3-45; 1994 Prevost H3-45; 1995 Prevost H3-45; 1996 Prevost H3-45; 1997 Prevost H3-45; 1990 Prevost H3-45vip; 1991 Prevost H3-45vip; 1992 Prevost H3-45vip; 1993 Prevost H3-45vip; 1994 Prevost H3-45vip; 1995 Prevost H3-45vip; 1996 Prevost H3-45vip; 1997 Prevost H3-45vip
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,245
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began may 16, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 16, 1997
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