Prevost Recall 82V051000: Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 82V051000 · announced May 20, 1982 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 157 units affected

The problem

THE INNER TRACTION WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, THE NUTS COULD WORK LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY BECOME LOST.

What to do

THE WHEEL RETAINING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, IF NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ANDLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Prevost Champion
• 1982 Prevost Champion
• 1981 Prevost Lemirage
• 1982 Prevost Lemirage
• 1981 Prevost Prestige
• 1982 Prevost Prestige

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