3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Posted on: 2000-10-27
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches. Some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (burner tube). A flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit.
Consequence
Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.
Notes
Owner notification began october 2, 2000. 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).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. A replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. If a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.
Consequence
In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
Prevost recall no. Sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2019-01-31
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.
Consequence
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.