Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V079000 Reported April 14, 1999

Prevost/height control lever

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · Suspension · 81 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V079000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR99-20
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
81
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 14, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: bus shells. the height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers.

Safety Consequence

The lever can loosen over time resulting in improper suspension height adjustment, and possible loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever.

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 99V079000 or campaign SR99-20.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V079000

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

What is recall 99V079000?

NHTSA recall 99V079000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on April 14, 1999. It addresses: Prevost/height control lever. The recall affects approximately 81 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V079000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR99-20. 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.