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Prevost H3-45 VIP Recall 00V262: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 00V262, reported September 11, 2000, 554 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V262PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES. THE BALL JOINT SEALING BOOT COULD BE PERFORATED ALLOWING GREASE LEAKAGE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2000.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).

Affected vehicles

Prevost Entertainer199619971998
Prevost H3-45 VIP19971998
Prevost XL-4019961997199819992000
Prevost XL-4519961997199819992000