PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by PREVOST CAR, INC. Inactive in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 6, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/RADIUS ROD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.

NHTSA ID: 98V239000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 259

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 30, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/ALTERNATOR/BATTERY CABLES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.

NHTSA ID: 98V172000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,814

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 12, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/SUSPENSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION. ONE OF THE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS CAN CRACK. THIS MEMBER SUPPORTS THE LEFT IDLER ARM AND BELL CRANK.

NHTSA ID: 98V025000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 286

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO BOLTED AND WELDED BRACKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 10, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PREVOST/CROSSMEMBER REINFORCEMENT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 98V024000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,051

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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