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.
Contacts
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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Prevost dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V061000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.