NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Prevost Xlii-40mth
The 2001 Prevost Xlii-40mth has 1 NHTSA recall and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Prevost dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 Prevost Xlii-40mth. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA #03V090000Reported March 7, 2003 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IS USED.
Safety consequence
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SIZE OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND REPLACE THEM IF NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-06. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).