Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 PREVOST VIP 45

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V024000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,051
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-10
Owners notified
1997-12-10

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.