PREVOST H3-45 VIP 1999: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V239000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45 VIP | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-18 | 1998-10-06 | 1998-10-07 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-01 - 1997-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 259
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.
IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
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'.
