1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall - Campaign #98V024000

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1996 PREVOST H3-45 RECALL - #98V024000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT

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.

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Vehicle 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Manufacturer PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED Manufactured between 1/1/1994 - 12/31/1997 Recalled on 2/25/1998 Influenced by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED Owners Notified on 12/10/1997 # Affected 1,051 Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT   Description 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. Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY. Notes 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). See also 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SEATS 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 1996 PREVOST H3-45 Recall for SUSPENSION