Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V055000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 1993 thru 2013 model h3-40, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip prevost coaches manufactured from december 1993 through february 12, 2013 Includes 6,120 affected units, Drag Link Collar Turnbuckle Fracture, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 1993 thru 2013 model h3-40, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip prevost coaches manufactured from december 1993 through february 12, 2013

Defect Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model h3-40, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip prevost coaches manufactured from december 1993 through february 12, 2013. under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V055000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-02-15T00:00:00
Subject: Drag link collar turnbuckle fracture
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 6,120

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR13-08
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model h3-40, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip prevost coaches manufactured from december 1993 through february 12, 2013. under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Consequence Summary: This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. if the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 16.72

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NHTSA ID: 13V055000
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