1999 PREVOST H3-45 VIP RECALL - #99V079000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS. THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE LEVER ATTACHED TO THE RADIUS ROD OF THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION MAY HAVE BEEN FASTENED WITHOUT USING LOCK WASHERS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 PREVOST H3-45 VIP |
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| Manufacturer |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1998 - 3/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/1999 |
| Influenced by |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/4/1999 |
| # Affected |
81 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS. THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE LEVER ATTACHED TO THE RADIUS ROD OF THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION MAY HAVE BEEN FASTENED WITHOUT USING LOCK WASHERS. |
| Consequences |
THE LEVER CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME RESULTING IN IMPROPER SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO LOCK WASHERS ON THE U-BOLT RETAINING THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE LEVER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 1999. 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). |
| See also |
1999 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1999 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1999 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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