Prevost Vip 45, Xlii +1 more: Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Affects Prevost Vip 45, Xlii, X3-45 · 2012 — about 52 vehicles.

The hazard

OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational