Recall
Prevost H3-45 — 97V100000
NHTSA ID
97V100000
Make
Prevost
Model
H3-45
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1997-06-12
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Units Affected
1,245
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.