Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V304000 Reported September 25, 2001

Prevost/steering gear box support

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · Steering · 1,153 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V304000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1,153
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. the steering gear box is mounted on a support located under the driver's seat floor. on motor home models, this support varies in height with the optional interior height. with 83 and 86 inch height options, the support may be overloaded in certain operation conditions.

Safety Consequence

A continuously fully loaded vehicle that has to maneuver in tight space frequently can develop stress cracks at the steering gear box support. a loss of control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the steering support. owner notification began october 5, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference recall ID 01V304000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V304000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V304000?

NHTSA recall 01V304000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on September 25, 2001. It addresses: Prevost/steering gear box support. The recall affects approximately 1,153 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V304000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.