Recall 09V-061: 2008 Prevost VIP-45 MTH, 2008 Prevost X3-45 and 2 more

PREVOST CARS, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Feb 20, 2009, covering about 23 vehicles.

NHTSA number

09V-061

Report date

Feb 20, 2009

Vehicles affected

Owners notified

Feb 20, 2009

The problem

Prevost is recalling 23 my 2008 vip-45 mth, xlii-45 mth, xlii-45e mth and x3-45 coaches and shells. The bolts attaching the independent front suspension lower a-arm might be defective. The defect has been caused by material not up-to-the specifications.

The risk

This could cause potential loss of control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace the bolts with certified ones free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2009. Owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.

Notes

Prevost recall no. Sr09-04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

Manufacturer	PREVOST CARS, INC.
Component	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	09V061000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Prevost VIP-45 MTH	2008	All years
Prevost X3-45	2008	All years
Prevost Xlii-45 MTH	2008	All years
Prevost Xlii-45E MTH	2008	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 09V-061?

How is recall 09V-061 fixed?

Dealers will replace the bolts with certified ones free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2009. Owners may 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.