Prevost Recall 98V239000: Suspension, Front

NHTSA recall 98V239000 · announced October 6, 1998 · filed by Prevost Car, Incorporated · 259 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.

The risk

IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 1998.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

• 1998 Prevost H3-41
• 1999 Prevost H3-41
• 1998 Prevost H3-45
• 1999 Prevost H3-45
• 1998 Prevost H3-45vip
• 1999 Prevost H3-45vip

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