Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. The Rear Suspension Forward Radius Rod Support Needs Reinforcement And The Radius Rod Retaining Bolts Could Become Loose.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
H3-40
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
97V100000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
If The Rod Supports Fractured, Separation Could Occur Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add Additional Reinforcement Plates And Check The Bolts For Tightness, And, If Necessary, Retighten These Bolts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Car, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1245
Date Owners Notified
19970516
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Car, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19970612