STARCRAFT BUS XL 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : XL | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1984-02-01 - 1985-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V168000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-09-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-09-14 | Date Added to Database: 1994-09-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 187 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A BROKEN STEERING ARM CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARM WITH A NEW STEERING ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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