Share yoursShare
Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Safety recall · 86V168000

Suspension: front Prevost recall

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 17, 1986. It covers about 419 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V168000
Reported
Dec 17, 1986
Vehicles
419
Area
Suspension

The problem

Under certain vehicle load or road conditions, part of the front structure, where it is attached to the front suspension panhard rod, may break. Consequence of defect: operation of the vehicle would be hazardous.

The fix

Reinforce panhard rod attachment above the front axle.

Contacts

System: front suspension. Vehicle description: coaches and bus shells.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Prevost dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V168000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Prevost Astral XL04F
1985 Prevost Astral XL04F
1986 Prevost Astral XL04F
1984 Prevost Lemirage XL04F
1985 Prevost Lemirage XL02D
1986 Prevost Lemirage XL02D
1984 Prevost Marathon XL03F
1985 Prevost Marathon XL02D
1986 Prevost Marathon XL02D
1984 Prevost Prevost XL02D
1985 Prevost Prevost XL02D
1986 Prevost Prevost XL02D

Questions

Is the 86V168000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V168000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V168000 announced?

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 17, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience