CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
- Risk
- A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on February 13, 2019. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-04.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The draglink tube turnbuckle on certain Prevost buses may fracture, which can cause a complete loss of steering. This recall covers 2000 XL-45 models and 2000 through 2006 XLII-45 models.
A complete loss of steering greatly increases the risk of a crash. A bus that cannot be steered can leave its lane or road, which can injure drivers and passengers and other people on the road.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, which will replace the draglink. Owners can also contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 about this recall, referenced as SR19-04. Check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost X3-45 | 20072008200920102011201220132014 |
|---|---|
| Prevost XL-45 | 2000 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2000200120022003200420052006 |