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Safety recall · 89V120000

Suspension: front Prevost recall

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on July 24, 1989. It covers about 12 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V120000
Reported
Jul 24, 1989
Vehicles
12
Area
Suspension

The problem

Under certain vehicle load or road conditions, a section of the front suspension support, at level of the bearing pivot, may crack or break.

The risk

This could result in eventual loss of vehicle control andcould cause an accident.

The fix

Install reinforcements on the suspension support of the axles.

Contacts

System: front suspension support.Vehicle description: articulated coaches.

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 89V120000.
  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
1988 Prevost H5 6004D
1989 Prevost H5 6004D

Questions

Is the 89V120000 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 89V120000?

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 89V120000 announced?

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on July 24, 1989. 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

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