Prevost XL-40 Bus Shell, XL2 Entertainer Bus Shell +4 more: Suspension

Affects Prevost XL-40 Bus Shell, XL2 Entertainer Bus Shell, XL-45 Bus Shell, H3-45 Vip Coach Shell, XL-45 Coach, XL-40 Coach · 1996–2000 — about 46 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain high mileage vehicles (over 480,000 km), it is possible that the ball joint sealing boot can be perforated and grease leaks may occur. A joint with a perforated boot will have its life reduced. Correction: Sealing boot will be inspected for perforation and replaced if necessary. Ball joint will be inspected for play between the ball and the socket and if play is found, the upper A-arm will be replaced.

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