PREVOST MARATHON 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | MARATHON | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-09-07 | 1994-09-14 | 1994-09-19 |
Production Dates: 1984-02-01 - 1985-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 187
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSED BY REPETITIVE DRY-PARK-STEER MANEUVERS, PARTICULARLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK.
A BROKEN STEERING ARM CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARM WITH A NEW STEERING ARM.
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
