Prevost Xl-40 1998

Model Xl-40 made in 1998 by Prevost got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION
00V389000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2000V (Vehicle)360011/21/2000ODIPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED11/21/200011/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
NotesOwner notification began november 21, 2000.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 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
00V262000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1996 to 03/31/1998V (Vehicle)55408/22/2000MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED09/11/200009/14/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: bus shells and coaches. the ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the boot.
NotesOwner notification began august 22, 2000.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 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
WB981004/01/1998603317Subject on wet and primary air tanks supports. *yc02/17/1999