Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 03V-091 · 2003–2004 Prevost H3-45 VIP
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 03V-091 covers 101 2003–2004 Prevost H3-45 VIP for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN NEW "FACE-LIFT" MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A MODIFICATION WAS MADE TO THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE SUPPORT MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS.
The risk
THE STEERING GEARBOX MAY BECOME LOOSE AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL WELD THREE (3) REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO THE GEAR BOX SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-07. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 10, 2001 to April 15, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.