NHTSA Recall 00V262000: Suspension: upper ball joint
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 554 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Prevost Entertainer.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V262000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR00-17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | September 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. The ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
Safety risk
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the boot.
Notes
Owner notification began august 22, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V262000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost Entertainer | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Prevost H3-45 Vip | 1997, 1998 |
| Prevost XL-40 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Prevost XL-45 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.