NHTSA Campaign 06V214000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. · Reported Jun 14, 2006 · 423 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, TWO SPINDLE SHAFTS WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED DURING MANUFACTURING WHICH WEAKENED THE SHAFTS.
Consequence
THE SHAFTS CAN BREAK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SPINDLE SHAFTS AND SURROUNDING PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45VIP | 2004 | 423 |
| PREVOST | H3-45VIP | 2005 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII | 2004 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII | 2005 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII-45 | 2004 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII-45 | 2005 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER | 2004 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER | 2005 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII-45MTH | 2004 | 423 |
| PREVOST | XLII-45MTH | 2005 | 423 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V214000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.