NHTSA Recall 12V600000
Filed by Prevost Car (US) Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2012-12-26. An estimated 196 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 X3-45 Prevost coaches manufactured from March 25, 2011, through March 20, 2012. The left side radius rod support for the front I-beam suspension system may have been made from the wrong materials and thus, may suddenly break.
Risk
If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will insepct the vehicles and replace any affected radius rod supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Manufacturer campaign number: SR13-01
Notes
Prevost's recall campaign number is SR13-01.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.