Prevost Recall 01V035000: Suspension, Front
NHTSA recall 01V035000 · announced February 9, 2001 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 637 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES. THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL WELD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE VERTICAL MEMBER OF THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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
- 1990 Prevost H3-40vip
- 1991 Prevost H3-40vip
- 1992 Prevost H3-40vip
- 1993 Prevost H3-40vip
- 1994 Prevost H3-40vip
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.