PREVOST VIP 1994: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | VIP | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-01-05 | 1994-10-05 | 1994-01-11 |
Production Dates: 1989-10-01 - 1993-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 324
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INTERFERENCE OF THE "DRAG LINK" WITH AN ADJUSTING SCREW OF THE LEFT DISC BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER COULD OCCUR WHEN EXTREME SUSPENSION MOVEMENT IS COMBINED WITH MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE.
THE INTERFERENCE MAY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER . IN EITHER CASE, IT MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
THE DRAG LINK ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND THE STEERING ARM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE.
SYSTEM: STEERING: LINKAGE; LINK; DRAG; CONNECTION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES AND MOTORCOACHES.NOTE:IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PREVOST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-418-883-3391. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
