PREVOST H3-45 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| Make : PREVOST | Model : H3-45 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1994-01-01 - 1997-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V024000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-12-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-02-10 | Date Added to Database: 1998-02-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1051 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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