Recall 99V-079: 1999 Prevost H3-45 VIP
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 14, 1999, covering about 81 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: bus shells. The height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers.
The risk
The lever can loosen over time resulting in improper suspension height adjustment, and possible loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever.
Notes
Owner notification began june 4, 1999. 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 1-418-883-3391. 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 | 99V079000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 1999 | 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 99V-079?
Vehicle description: bus shells. The height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers.
How is recall 99V-079 fixed?
Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever.
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.