Recall 18V928000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Report Date
20181221
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Affected Vehicles
16 models
Defect Description
Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
Safety Consequence
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on February 13, 2019. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-04.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PREVOST | XL-45 |
| 2000 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2001 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2002 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2003 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2004 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2005 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2006 | PREVOST | XLII-45 |
| 2007 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2008 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2009 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2010 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2012 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2013 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2014 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.