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NHTSA recall 98V239000

Suspension › Front

Prevost H3-41 and 2 more

Reported Oct 6, 1998259 vehicles affectedPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Aug 1, 1997 – Dec 31, 1997

The defect

Vehicle description: transit buses. the bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.

The risk

Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.

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Vehicles in this recall

Prevost H3-41
19981999
Prevost H3-45
19981999
Prevost H3-45VIP
19981999

Notes

Owner notification began june 18, 1998.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).