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2012 Prevost VIP 45 problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
26

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Recalls 1

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported June 28, 2012 · 52 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012 vip45, x3-45, and xlii vehicles. The steering gearbox bolts may be too long to have been sufficiently torqued.
Risk
Over time, the steering gearbox bolts may start to loosen, leading to reduced steering function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will replace the bolts, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1‑866‑870‑2046 or 1‑418‑831‑2046.

Recall number 12V300000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Prevost VIP 45 26

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Is the 2012 Prevost VIP 45 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Prevost VIP 45.

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1 recall, covering steering.

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