PREVOST VIP 1994: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V024000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | VIP | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-12-10 | 1998-02-10 | 1998-02-25 |
Production Dates: 1994-01-01 - 1997-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1051
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
