1998 PREVOST H3-45VIP RECALL - #98V239000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 PREVOST H3-45VIP |
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| Manufacturer |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1997 - 12/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/7/1998 |
| Influenced by |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/1998 |
| # Affected |
259 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 1998.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). |
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