1997 PREVOST VIP 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 PREVOST VIP 45 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1997 PREVOST VIP 45 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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