Prevost · Canada · High
Prevost Marathon, XL-40 Coach +1 more: Steering
Affects Prevost Marathon, XL-40 Coach, XL-45 Coach · 1984–1985 — about 826 vehicles.
The hazard
REPETITIVE FULL-CRAMP DRY-PARK-STEER MANEUVERS DURING SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN CRACKS ON THE STEERING ARM SURFACE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING ARM WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational