Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive | NHTSA Recall #01V304000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V304000 by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive. Includes 1,153 affected units, PREVOST/STEERING GEAR BOX SUPPORT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. the steering gear box is mounted on a support located under the driver's seat floor. on motor home models, this support varies in height with the optional interior height. with 83 and 86 inch height options, the support may be overloaded in certain operation conditions.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the steering support. owner notification began october 5, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V304000

Manufacturer: Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive

Report Received Date: 2001-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Prevost/steering gear box support

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,153

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes. the steering gear box is mounted on a support located under the driver's seat floor. on motor home models, this support varies in height with the optional interior height. with 83 and 86 inch height options, the support may be overloaded in certain operation conditions.

Consequence Summary: A continuously fully loaded vehicle that has to maneuver in tight space frequently can develop stress cracks at the steering gear box support. a loss of control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the steering support. owner notification began october 5, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kica_5uis-mh8n

NHTSA ID: 01V304000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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