| Make : PREVOST | Model : VIP | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19891001 - 19930901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V001000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940105 | Date Received by ODI: 19941005 | Date Added to Database: 19940111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 324 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INTERFERENCE OF THE "DRAG LINK" WITH AN ADJUSTING SCREW OF THE LEFT DISC BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER COULD OCCUR WHEN EXTREME SUSPENSION MOVEMENT IS COMBINED WITH MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE. |
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Consequence:
THE INTERFERENCE MAY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER . IN EITHER CASE, IT MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE DRAG LINK ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND THE STEERING ARM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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