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2005 Prevost Xlii recall: structure

Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 22, 2005. It covers about 180 vehicles.

vehicles affected
180
reported
Mar 22, 2005
owners notified
May 25, 2005

Structure

What is wrong
On certain transit coachess, the bolts securing the radius rod supports can loosen and could completely detach.
Risk
A loose attachment should be detected at regular inspections. This condition will create some unusual noise and the vehicle stability will deteriorate gradually. If a rod is detached completely, it will create a large amount of noise and the vehicle stability will be reduced. This could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall radius rod supports using loctite product on the bolts free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 05V087000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V087000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Prevost Xlii structure?

Yes. Recall 05V087000, reported on March 22, 2005, covers about 180 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V087000?

Dealers will reinstall radius rod supports using loctite product on the bolts free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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