STARCRAFT BUS XL 1996: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : XL | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-05-01 - 1997-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V025000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-11-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-02-12 | Date Added to Database: 1998-02-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 286 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION. ONE OF THE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS CAN CRACK. THIS MEMBER SUPPORTS THE LEFT IDLER ARM AND BELL CRANK. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO BOLTED AND WELDED BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 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'. |
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