Recall 01V-035: 1990–1995 Prevost H3-40, 1990–1994 Prevost H3-40VIP Suspension Recall

NHTSA number

01V-035

Report date

Feb 9, 2001

Vehicles affected

637

Owners notified

Feb 16, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: coaches. The transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail.

The risk

This condition can affect the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment. Owner notification began february 16, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Component	Suspension › Front
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	01V035000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Prevost H3-40	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995	All years
Prevost H3-40VIP	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-035?

Vehicle description: coaches. The transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail.

How is recall 01V-035 fixed?

Dealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment. Owner notification began february 16, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.