NHTSA Recall 98V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V024000; Date: Feb. 10, 1998
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Prevost H3-41; 1995 Prevost H3-41; 1996 Prevost H3-41; 1997 Prevost H3-41; 1998 Prevost H3-41; 1994 Prevost H3-45; 1995 Prevost H3-45; 1996 Prevost H3-45; 1997 Prevost H3-45; 1998 Prevost H3-45; 1994 Prevost VIP; 1995 Prevost Vip 45; 1996 Prevost Vip 45; 1997 Prevost Vip 45; 1998 Prevost Vip 45
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,051
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. The design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 10, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 1997
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