Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coach models. These vehicles have steering arm levers that were incorrectly forged, possibly resulting in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost’s number for this recall is SR17-05.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V102-7646
PART 573 SAFETY RECALL REPORT NON-COMPLIANCE: RCLRPT-17V102-3180
Report Receipt Date: FEB 15, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V102000
Component(s): STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 71
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- PREVOST H3-45 2017
- PREVOST X3-45 2017
