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Prevost Marathon Recall 84V118: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 84V118, reported October 1, 1984, 215 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V118PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
AUXILIARY (TAG) AXLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS OR BREAK DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Risk
Remedy
NO CORRECTIVE INFORMATION WAS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AUXILIARY (TAG) AXLE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE AXLE MAY BREAK IN ITS CURVED SECTION WHICH CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Prevost LE Mirage198219831984
Prevost Lemirage XL198219831984
Prevost Marathon198219831984
Prevost Marathon XL198219831984