1997 PREVOST XL-45 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
97V032000 on 03/19/1997
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
07/31/1996 - 02/16/1997
Affected:
170
Defect:
The vehicle identification number (vin) is not in compliance with part 565, "vehicle identification number - content requirements."
Consequence:
An incorrect vin can cause problems when the vehicle is being registered.
Correction:
Prevost will supply a "corrected" certification of origin for these vehicles.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began february 17, 1997. notes:owners who do not receive the "corrected" certification free of charge 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 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
00V262000 on 09/13/2000
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 03/30/1998
Affected:
554
Defect:
Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. the ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
Consequence:
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the boot.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 22, 2000.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).

Campaign:
00V389000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
12/31/1993 - 12/30/2000
Affected:
3,600
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 21, 2000.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 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 PREVOST XL-45 TSB

Bulletin:
WB9810
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject on wet and primary air tanks supports. *yc

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