Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V087000 Reported March 22, 2005

Radius rod support bolts

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · N/A · 180 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V087000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR05-06
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
180
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 22, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain transit coachess, the bolts securing the radius rod supports can loosen and could completely detach.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V087000 or campaign SR05-06.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V087000

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

What is recall 05V087000?

NHTSA recall 05V087000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on March 22, 2005. It addresses: Radius rod support bolts. The recall affects approximately 180 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V087000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR05-06. 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.