Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 09V-190 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CARS, INC. recall 09V-190 covers 47 Prevost vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PREVOST IS RECALLING 47 MY 2009 X3-45 AND MY 2010 H3-41, AND H3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DANA I-BEAM AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DIMENSION OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD END DOES NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.
The risk
THE TIE ROD END COULD BREAK AND CREATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRAG LINK TIE ROD END AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR09-09.HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 February 17, 2009 to March 19, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.