Suspension: frontRecall 15V-725 · Prevost vehicles
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 15V-725 covers 7 Prevost vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V725000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2016 X3-45 VIP, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 coaches manufactured June 17, 2015 to August 14, 2015. Studs that attach the independent front suspension to the vehicle frame may fail and allow a front wheel to turn unexpectedly.
The risk
A wheel that turns unexpectedly may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected studs, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-52.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 17, 2015 to August 14, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.