Prevost Recall 82V117000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 82V117000 · announced December 3, 1982 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 454 units affected

The problem

THE ELASTIC PORTION OF THE RETAINING BOLTS USED TO SUPPORT THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY BE TOO SHORT. AS A RESULT, THESE BOLTS WILL NOT LOCK SUFFICIENTLY, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SHORT BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Prevost Astral
• 1982 Prevost Astral
• 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.