| Make : PREVOST | Model : XLII-45 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 19990507 - 20030226 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V090000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030318 | Date Received by ODI: 20030307 | Date Added to Database: 20030318 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR03-06 | ||
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3572 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IS USED. |
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Consequence:
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SIZE OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND REPLACE THEM IF NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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