2003 PREVOST H3-45VIP RECALL - #03V091000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ON CERTAIN NEW "FACE-LIFT" MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A MODIFICATION WAS MADE TO THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE SUPPORT MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 PREVOST H3-45VIP |
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| Manufacturer |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/10/2001 - 4/15/2003 |
| Recalled on |
3/18/2003 |
| Influenced by |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
5/2/2003 |
| # Affected |
101 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN NEW "FACE-LIFT" MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A MODIFICATION WAS MADE TO THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE SUPPORT MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
THE STEERING GEARBOX MAY BECOME LOOSE AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL WELD THREE (3) REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO THE GEAR BOX SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432. |
| Notes |
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-07. CUSTOMERS CAN 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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