Key Takeaway

PREVOST/STEERING GEAR BOX SUPPORT by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED was recalled on October 1, 2001. What to do: DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE STEERING SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED...

NHTSA Ongoing

PREVOST/STEERING GEAR BOX SUPPORT

Recalled: October 1, 2001 ~1,153 units affected 01V304

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS MOUNTED ON A SUPPORT LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT FLOOR. ON MOTOR HOME MODELS, THIS SUPPORT VARIES IN HEIGHT WITH THE OPTIONAL INTERIOR HEIGHT. WITH 83 AND 86 INCH HEIGHT OPTIONS, THE SUPPORT MAY BE OVERLOADED IN CERTAIN OPERATION CONDITIONS.

Injuries / Consequence

A CONTINUOUSLY FULLY LOADED VEHICLE THAT HAS TO MANEUVER IN TIGHT SPACE FREQUENTLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS AT THE STEERING GEAR BOX SUPPORT. A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE STEERING SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.

Products Affected

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Company Information

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE STEERING SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...

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