Reported Feb 10, 19981,051 vehicles affectedPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1994 – Dec 31, 1997
The defect
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
The risk
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
The remedy
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Owner notification began december 10, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).