Recall 98V024000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 1994-1998 PREVOST H3-41
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,051 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V024000 |
| Manufacturer | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,051 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1994 PREVOST VIP, 1994 PREVOST H3-41, 1994 PREVOST H3-45, 1995 PREVOST H3-45, 1995 PREVOST H3-41, 1995 PREVOST VIP 45, 1996 PREVOST VIP 45, 1996 PREVOST H3-41, 1996 PREVOST H3-45, 1997 PREVOST H3-45, 1997 PREVOST VIP 45, 1997 PREVOST H3-41, 1998 PREVOST H3-41, 1998 PREVOST H3-45, 1998 PREVOST VIP 45
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |