Auto Recalls for Consumers

2012 PREVOST VIP 45 Recall - Campaign #12V300000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 PREVOST VIP 45 RECALL - #12V300000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY BE TOO LONG TO HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.

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Vehicle 2012 PREVOST VIP 45
Manufacturer PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufactured between 4/22/2011 - 6/7/2012
Recalled on 6/28/2012
Influenced by PREVOST CARS, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/3/2012
# Affected 52
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
 
Description PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY BE TOO LONG TO HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Consequences OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.
Notes THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-19.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
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