Recall
Prevost Marathon — 94V168000
NHTSA ID
94V168000
Make
Prevost
Model
Marathon
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1994-09-14
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
187
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSED BY REPETITIVE DRY-PARK-STEER MANEUVERS, PARTICULARLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK.
Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING ARM CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARM WITH A NEW STEERING ARM.