Prevost Recall 00V389000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 00V389000 · announced November 21, 2000 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 3,600 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21, 2000.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 1-418-831-2046.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1990 Prevost H3-40
• 1991 Prevost H3-40
• 1992 Prevost H3-40
• 1993 Prevost H3-40
• 1994 Prevost H3-40
• 1995 Prevost H3-40
• 1996 Prevost H3-40
• 1997 Prevost H3-40
• 1998 Prevost H3-40
• 1999 Prevost H3-40
• 2000 Prevost H3-40
• 2001 Prevost H3-40
• 1990 Prevost H3-41
• 1991 Prevost H3-41
• 1992 Prevost H3-41
• 1993 Prevost H3-41
• 1994 Prevost H3-41
• 1995 Prevost H3-41
• 1996 Prevost H3-41
• 1997 Prevost H3-41
• 1998 Prevost H3-41
• 1999 Prevost H3-41
• 2000 Prevost H3-41
• 2001 Prevost H3-41
• 1990 Prevost H3-45
• 1991 Prevost H3-45
• 1992 Prevost H3-45
• 1993 Prevost H3-45
• 1994 Prevost H3-45
• 1995 Prevost H3-45
• 1996 Prevost H3-45
• 1997 Prevost H3-45
• 1998 Prevost H3-45
• 1999 Prevost H3-45
• 2000 Prevost H3-45
• 2001 Prevost H3-45
• 1994 Prevost M5e
• 1995 Prevost M5e
• 1996 Prevost M5e
• 1997 Prevost M5e
• 1998 Prevost M5e
• 1999 Prevost M5e
• 2000 Prevost M5e
• 2001 Prevost M5e
• 1994 Prevost Xl-40
• 1995 Prevost Xl-40
• 1996 Prevost Xl-40
• 1997 Prevost Xl-40
• 1998 Prevost Xl-40
• 1999 Prevost Xl-40
• 2000 Prevost Xl-40
• 2001 Prevost Xl-40
• 1994 Prevost Xl-45
• 1995 Prevost Xl-45
• 1996 Prevost Xl-45
• 1997 Prevost Xl-45
• 1998 Prevost Xl-45
• 1999 Prevost Xl-45
• 2000 Prevost Xl-45
• 2001 Prevost Xl-45

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.