Report Receipt Date: FEB 15, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V055000 
Component(s): STEERING 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,120

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.

Prevost H3 models recalled for Risk of Crash

CONSEQUENCE:

This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):


PREVOST VIP 45 2012

PREVOST X3-45 2012

PREVOST XLII 2012

Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 27, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V300000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52

Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY BE TOO LONG TO HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.

Consequence:
OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS