NHTSA Recall 82V117000
Filed by redundant PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive. Component: Steering. Reported 1982-12-03. An estimated 454 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ELASTIC PORTION OF THE RETAINING BOLTS USED TO SUPPORT THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY BE TOO SHORT. AS A RESULT, THESE BOLTS WILL NOT LOCK SUFFICIENTLY, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SHORT BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
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