PREVOST ASTRAL 1981: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | ASTRAL | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-18 | 1982-12-03 | 1982-12-07 |
Production Dates: 1981-01-01 - 1982-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 454
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SHORT BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
