PREVOST XL-45 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V262000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | XL-45 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-22 | 2000-09-11 | 2000-09-14 |
Production Dates: 1996-03-01 - 1998-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR00-17
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 554
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES. THE BALL JOINT SEALING BOOT COULD BE PERFORATED ALLOWING GREASE LEAKAGE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2000.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'.
