Prevost Coaches

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
PREVOST / H3-41		2010
PREVOST / H3-45		2010
PREVOST / X3-45		2009
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V190000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 47

Summary: PREVOST IS RECALLING 47 YEAR 2009 X3-45 AND MY 2010 H3-41, AND H3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DANA I-BEAM AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DIMENSION OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD END DOES NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURERÂ¿S REQUIREMENTS.

Consequence: THE TIE ROD END COULD BREAK AND CREATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRAG LINK TIE ROD END AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888.

Notes: PREVOST RECALL NO. SR09-09. HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .