Recall 94V168000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 1984-1985 PREVOST MARATHON
RECALL This recall affects up to 187 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V168000 |
| Manufacturer | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 187 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSED BY REPETITIVE DRY-PARK-STEER MANEUVERS, PARTICULARLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK.
Safety Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING ARM CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARM WITH A NEW STEERING ARM.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V738000 | 2025 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE | 31 | |
| 25V461000 | 2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 35 | |
| 25V460000 | 2026 PREVOST H3-45 | SEAT BELTS | 264 | |
| 25V243000 | 2025 PREVOST H3-45 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 15 | |
| 25V290000 | 2025 PREVOST X3-45 VIP ENTERTAINER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | |
| 24V523000 | 2009 PREVOST X3-45 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 2,653 | |
| 23V889000 | 2012 PREVOST X3-45 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 2,100 | |
| 24V213000 | 2010 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER | 37 | |
| 24V179000 | 2024 PREVOST H3-45 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 79 | |
| 24V178000 | 2022 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | STEERING:COLUMN | 23 |