Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V168000 Reported September 14, 1994

Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · Steering · 187 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V168000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
187
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 14, 1994

Defect Summary

The steering arm can develop cracks caused by repetitive dry-park-steer maneuvers, particularly during brake application. Continued use can cause the steering arm to break.

Safety Consequence

A broken steering arm causes complete loss of vehicle control which can result in a possible accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective steering arm with a new steering arm.

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 94V168000 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 94V168000

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

What is recall 94V168000?

NHTSA recall 94V168000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on September 14, 1994. It addresses: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman. The recall affects approximately 187 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 94V168000 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.