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Prevost H3-40 Recall 97V100: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 97V100, reported June 12, 1997, 1,245 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V100PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Risk
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 1997. 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 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Prevost H3-4019901991199219931994199519961997
Prevost H3-40VIP19901991199219931994199519961997
Prevost H3-4119901991199219931994199519961997
Prevost H3-4519901991199219931994199519961997
Prevost H3-45 VIP19901991199219931994199519961997