PREVOST VIP-45 MTH 2008: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V061000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | VIP-45 MTH | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-02-20 | 2009-02-20 | 2009-02-20 |
Production Dates: 2008-01-28 - 2008-03-21
Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR09-04
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PREVOST IS RECALLING 23 MY 2008 VIP-45 MTH, XLII-45 MTH, XLII-45E MTH AND X3-45 COACHES AND SHELLS. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER A-ARM MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY MATERIAL NOT UP-TO-THE SPECIFICATIONS.
THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH CERTIFIED ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR09-04.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
