Defect Description For Recall
Prevost Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Vip45, X3-45, And Xlii Vehicles. The Steering Gearbox Bolts May Be Too Long To Have Been Sufficiently Torqued.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
VIP 45
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V300000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, The Steering Gearbox Bolts May Start To Loosen, Leading To Reduced Steering FunCTIon, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Prevost Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Bolts, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2012. Owners May Contact Prevost Car Inc., Service Department Toll-Free At 1-866-870-2046 Or 1-418-831-2046.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110422
End Of Manufacture
20120607
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20120803
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120628
Make Campaign Number
SR12-19