Prevost VIP 45 (1995) – 98V024000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Transit Buses With Drive Axle Equipped With DrUM Brakes Only. The Design Of The Differential Cross-Member Reinforcement Can Crack Under Certain Applications.

Make Of Vehicle

PREVOST

Model Of Vehicle

VIP 45

Year

1995

Recall Campaign Number

98V024000

Component Description

Suspension:Front

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Reduce The Steering Capability Making It Difficult For The Driver To Do Accurate Turns.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install Two Other Reinforcements To Solidify The Cross-Member Assembly.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Prevost Car, Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

19940101

End Of Manufacture

19971231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1051

Date Owners Notified

19971210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Prevost Car, Incorporated

Date Report Received

19980210

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard