PREVOST H3-45 2017: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V102000

Make Model Year
PREVOST H3-45 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-20 2017-02-15 2017-02-21

Production Dates: 2016-06-28 - 2016-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR17-05

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches. These vehicles have steering arm levers that were incorrectly forged, possibly resulting in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.

Consequence

If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-05.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.