Make : PREVOST | Model : XL-40 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19960301 - 19980331 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V262000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000822 | Date Received by ODI: 20000911 | Date Added to Database: 20000914 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR00-17 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 554 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES. THE BALL JOINT SEALING BOOT COULD BE PERFORATED ALLOWING GREASE LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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