Prevost H3-41 Coach, H3-45 Vip +5 more: Steering

Affects Prevost H3-41 Coach, H3-45 Vip, H3-45 Coach, XL2-45 Coach, XL2-40 Bus Shell, XL-45 Bus Shell, XL2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell · 1998–2004 — about 734 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the upper and lower steering column may be missing a bolt and nut missing. This could cause the steering column to slip out of the mating shaft when the column's adjustment mechanism is used. If this were to happen, steering function would be completely lost. Correction: Dealer will install a bolt and nut if missing. If they are present, dealer will torque to specs.

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