Prevost 1990–1997 Structure recall
Recalled June 12, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V100000 · Prevost
Hazard
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
Units
1,245 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
Product
Prevost H3-40 · Prevost H3-40VIP · Prevost H3-41 · Prevost H3-45 · Prevost H3-45VIP
Manufacturer(s)
redundant PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →