Recall
Prevost Xlii-45e Mth — 09V061000
NHTSA ID
09V061000
Make
Prevost
Model
Xlii-45e Mth
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2009-02-20
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Units Affected
23
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR09-04
Summary
PREVOST IS RECALLING 23 MY 2008 VIP-45 MTH, XLII-45 MTH, XLII-45E MTH AND X3-45 COACHES AND SHELLS. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER A-ARM MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY MATERIAL NOT UP-TO-THE SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH CERTIFIED ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.