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Prevost Champion Recall 82V051: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 82V051, reported May 20, 1982, 157 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V051PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
THE INNER TRACTION WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, THE NUTS COULD WORK LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY BECOME LOST.
Risk
Remedy
THE WHEEL RETAINING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ANDLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

Affected vehicles

Prevost Champion19811982
Prevost LE Mirage19811982
Prevost Prestige19811982