NHTSA Campaign 01V035000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Feb 9, 2001 · 637 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES. THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE VERTICAL MEMBER OF THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1990 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1991 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1992 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1993 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1994 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40 | 1995 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40VIP | 1990 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40VIP | 1991 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40VIP | 1992 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40VIP | 1993 | 637 |
| PREVOST | H3-40VIP | 1994 | 637 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V035000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.