| Make : PREVOST | Model : XLII-45 ENTERTAINER | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V107000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050330 | Date Received by ODI: 20050323 | Date Added to Database: 20050323 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CARS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR05-07 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 943 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAN RUB IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT WHICH WILL CAUSE A POWER STEERING HOSE BREAK DOWN. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSES AND REPLACE THEM IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF WEAR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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