Recall 13V055000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Report Date
20130215
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.

Safety Consequence

This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 PREVOST H3-41
2010 PREVOST H3-45
2011 PREVOST H3-41
2011 PREVOST H3-45
2012 PREVOST H3-41
2012 PREVOST H3-45
2013 PREVOST H3-41
2013 PREVOST H3-45

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.