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Prevost H3-45 Recall 00V389: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 00V389, reported November 21, 2000, 3,600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V389PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21, 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 1-418-831-2046.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 H3-40199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001
Prevost H3-41199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001
Prevost H3-45199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001
Prevost M5E19941995199619971998199920002001
Prevost XL-4019941995199619971998199920002001
Prevost XL-4519941995199619971998199920002001