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2001 PREVOST XLII-40MTH

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 1 TSBs

03V090000 Mar 7, 2003
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SH... Read more
Consequence
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SIZE OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND REPLACE THEM IF NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831... Read more
3,572 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED. TS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jun 4, 2001
Incident date: Mar 13, 2001
THE GLASS FOR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW CAME OFF TRACK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Jul 27, 1999
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL BY ENGAGING ON NORMAL DRY CONDITIONS, NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO STOP IN NORMAL AND EXPECTED DISTANCES. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 28, 1999
Incident date: Jul 27, 1999
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL BY ENGAGING ON NORMAL DRY CONDITIONS, NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO STOP IN NORMAL AND EXPECTED DISTANCES. NLM

Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 PREVOST XLII-40MTH

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
990730030 Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations — PREVOST XLII-40MTH

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE02097 Opened: Dec 20, 2002 — Closed: Apr 29, 2003
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
VELVET RIDE SUSPENSION
SEE ATTACHED REPORT (PAGE 2)FOR FULL DETAILS

PREVOST XLII-40MTH — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PREVOST XLII-40MTH across all model years (2000–2003).

4 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PREVOST XLII-40MTH — Year by Year

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