Investigation PE05012: 2001–2005 Prevost Xlii

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 28, 2005

Closed

Apr 14, 2005

Model years

2001–2005

Subject

Power steering hose leakage

Component: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary

This investigation was opened as the result of odi'sreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.the bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.the bulletin instructed the dealer to inspect, replace, and repositioned the hoses throughout the vehicle.as a result of odi's investigation, prevost has agreed to conducta safety recall to inspect the power steering hoses for signs of abrading and to replace certain power steering hoses on the subject vehicles.a copy of the safety recall is attached.this action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.