Recall 12V300000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report Date
20120628
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Affected Vehicles
3 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.