NHTSA Recall 05V087000: Structure
PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 180 vehicles. It affects 2005 Prevost Xlii.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V087000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR05-06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 22, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit coachess, the bolts securing the radius rod supports can loosen and could completely detach.
Safety risk
A loose attachment should be detected at regular inspections. This condition will create some unusual noise and the vehicle stability will deteriorate gradually. If a rod is detached completely, it will create a large amount of noise and the vehicle stability will be reduced. This could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall radius rod supports using loctite product on the bolts free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
Prevost recall no. Sr05-06. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V087000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost Xlii | 2005 |
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.