Recall 98V239000: 1998–1999 Prevost H3-45VIP and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 6, 1998

Manufacturer

Prevost car, incorporated

Potentially affected

259vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.

Possible consequence

Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Prevost H3-451 complaints
• 1999 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 1998 Prevost H3-45VIP1 complaints
• 1999 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints