Make : PREVOST | Model : H3-45VIP | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20040310 - 20040618 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V432000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040913 | Date Received by ODI: 20040907 | Date Added to Database: 20040915 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CARS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR04-13 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 121 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE MATERIAL USED TO MAKE SUSPENSION RADIUS ROD PINS. |
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Consequence:
BROKEN ROD PINS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL PARTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ROD PINS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2004. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |