PREVOST LEMIRAGE 1981: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : PREVOST | Model : LEMIRAGE | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1981-01-01 - 1982-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 82V117000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-11-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1982-12-03 | Date Added to Database: 1982-12-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 454 | ||
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Summary:
THE ELASTIC PORTION OF THE RETAINING BOLTS USED TO SUPPORT THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY BE TOO SHORT. AS A RESULT, THESE BOLTS WILL NOT LOCK SUFFICIENTLY, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SHORT BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
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