PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-02-12.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V025000
Steering: linkages
Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
286
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-12
Owners notified
1997-11-28
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION. ONE OF THE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS CAN CRACK. THIS MEMBER SUPPORTS THE LEFT IDLER ARM AND BELL CRANK.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO BOLTED AND WELDED BRACKETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.