Prevost Recall 98V024000: Suspension, Front

NHTSA recall 98V024000 · announced February 10, 1998 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 1,051 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 1997. 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 1-418-883-3391.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

• 1994 Prevost H3-41
• 1995 Prevost H3-41
• 1996 Prevost H3-41
• 1997 Prevost H3-41
• 1998 Prevost H3-41
• 1994 Prevost H3-45
• 1995 Prevost H3-45
• 1996 Prevost H3-45
• 1997 Prevost H3-45
• 1998 Prevost H3-45
• 1994 Prevost Vip
• 1995 Prevost Vip 45
• 1996 Prevost Vip 45
• 1997 Prevost Vip 45
• 1998 Prevost Vip 45

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