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1997 PREVOST H3-40 Recall - Campaign #97V100000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 PREVOST H3-40 RECALL - #97V100000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.

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Vehicle 1997 PREVOST H3-40
Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 6/20/1997
Influenced by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 5/16/1997
# Affected 1,245
Recalled for STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Consequences IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
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.
See also 1997 PREVOST H3-40 Recall for SUSPENSION
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