1998 PREVOST H3-45VIP Recall

Campaign:: 98V239000 on 10/06/1998
Component:: Suspension:front
Manufactured:: 07/31/1997 - 12/30/1997
Affected:: 259
Defect:: Vehicle description: transit buses. the bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
Consequence:: Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
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).

1998 PREVOST H3-45VIP TSB