NHTSA Campaign 03V091000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Issued by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Mar 10, 2003 · 101 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN NEW "FACE-LIFT" MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A MODIFICATION WAS MADE TO THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE SUPPORT MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THE STEERING GEARBOX MAY BECOME LOOSE AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD THREE (3) REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO THE GEAR BOX SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 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 1-418-831-5432.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45VIP | 2003 | 101 |
| PREVOST | H3-45VIP | 2004 | 101 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V091000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.