Make : PREVOST | Model : H3-45VIP | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20010510 - 20030415 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V091000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20030502 | Date Received by ODI: 20030310 | Date Added to Database: 20030318 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CARS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR03-07 | ||
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 101 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN NEW "FACE-LIFT" COACHES EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A MODIFICATION WAS MADE TO THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE SUPPORT MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
THE STEERING GEARBOX MAY BECOME LOOSE AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL WELD THREE (3) REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO THE GEAR BOX SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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