PREVOST H3-45 VIP 1999: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V079000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45 VIP | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-04 | 1999-04-14 | 1999-04-20 |
Production Dates: 1998-06-01 - 1999-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR99-20
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS. THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE LEVER ATTACHED TO THE RADIUS ROD OF THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION MAY HAVE BEEN FASTENED WITHOUT USING LOCK WASHERS.
THE LEVER CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME RESULTING IN IMPROPER SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO LOCK WASHERS ON THE U-BOLT RETAINING THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE LEVER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 1999. 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'.
