| Make : PREVOST | Model : XLII | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040401 - 20050315 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V087000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050525 | Date Received by ODI: 20050322 | Date Added to Database: 20050314 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CARS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR05-06 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 180 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN COACHES, THE BOLTS SECURING THE RADIUS ROD SUPPORTS CAN LOOSEN AND COULD COMPLETELY DETACH. |
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Consequence:
A LOOSE ATTACHMENT SHOULD BE DETECTED AT REGULAR INSPECTIONS. THIS CONDITION WILL CREATE SOME UNUSUAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY WILL DETERIORATE GRADUALLY. IF A ROD IS DETACHED COMPLETELY, IT WILL CREATE A LARGE AMOUNT OF NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY WILL BE REDUCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL RADIUS ROD SUPPORTS USING LOCTITE PRODUCT ON THE BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2005. OWNERS 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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