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1984 PREVOST MARATHON Recall - Campaign #94V168000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1984 PREVOST MARATHON RECALL - #94V168000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSED BY REPETITIVE DRY-PARK-STEER MANEUVERS, PARTICULARLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK.

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Vehicle 1984 PREVOST MARATHON
Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 2/1/1984 - 1/1/1985
Recalled on 9/19/1994
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/7/1994
# Affected 187
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
 
Description THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSED BY REPETITIVE DRY-PARK-STEER MANEUVERS, PARTICULARLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK.
Consequences A BROKEN STEERING ARM CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARM WITH A NEW STEERING ARM.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE 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 1984 PREVOST MARATHON Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR

1984 PREVOST MARATHON Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

1984 PREVOST MARATHON Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
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