Steering:gear box
Defect Summary
The elastic portion of the retaining bolts used to support the steering gear box may be too short. As a result, these bolts will not lock sufficiently, causing the nuts to loosen and allowing the steering gear box assembly to become inoperative.
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect the steering gear box and, if necessary, replace the short bolts with longer bolts at no charge to owner.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 82V117000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 82V117000?
NHTSA recall 82V117000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on December 3, 1982. It addresses: Steering:gear box. The recall affects approximately 454 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 82V117000 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.