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Prevost H3-41 Recall 13V055: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 13V055, reported February 15, 2013, 6,120 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V055Prevost Cars, Inc.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Risk
This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Notes
Prevost's recall campaign number is SR13-08.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Prevost H3-412010201120122013
Prevost H3-452010201120122013