PREVOST H3-40 1997: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V100000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-05-16 | 1997-06-12 | 1997-06-20 |
Production Dates: 1990-01-01 - 2000-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1245
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 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 1-800-424-9393.
