| Make : PREVOST | Model : VIP | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940101 - 19971231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V024000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971210 | Date Received by ODI: 19980210 | Date Added to Database: 19980225 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1051 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY. |
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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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