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NHTSA ID Number: 10131421

Manufacturer Communication Number: SP15-23

TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-02


Summary

On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the bolts of the steer lever might not be per specifications. Inspect per procedure below and replace as needed.


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TSB/Document ID: SP15-23

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2015-05-06

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

MFR Component System:

MFR Component Subsystem:


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Special Bulletin

SP15-23
Date

Expiration

Release

Page

05.2015

05.2017

1

1(3)

STEER LEVER BOLT INSPECTION
PrevosteBay logo vehicles
DESCRIPTION
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the bolts of the steer lever might not be per specifications. Inspect
per procedure below and replace as needed.

MODEL YEAR(S) AND VEHICLES INVOLVED
NOTICE TO SERVICE CENTERS
Verify vehicle eligibility by checking warranty bulletin status with SAP or via ONLINE WARRANTY
SYSTEM available on Service / Warranty tab of PrevosteBay logo website.

Model

VIN

H3-45 VIP
motorhomes
Model Year : 2015

The following vehicles…
2PCVS3496FC712895
2PCVS3493FC712904
2PCV33499FC712919

X3-45 VIP
commercial use
Model Year : 2015

The following vehicles…
2PCCS349XFC735829
2PCCS3498FC735831
2PCCS3499FC735840
2PCCS3498FC735845
2PCCS349XFC735846
2PCCS3495FC735849

2PCVS3499FC712941
2PCV3349XFC712945
2PCV33496FC712960
2PCCS349XFC735863
2PCCS3499FC735871
2PCCS3496FC735875
2PCCS3490FC735886
2PCCS3493FC735896

The following vehicles…
X3-45 VIP
motorhomes
Model Year : 2015

2PCBS3496FC735838
2PCBS3493FC735859
2PCBS3499FC735865

This bulletin does not necessarily apply to all the above-mentioned vehicles, some vehicles may have been modified before delivery. The
owners of the vehicles affected by this bulletin will be advised by a letter indicating the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of each
vehicle concerned.

MATERIAL NEEDED
The following parts might be required, depending on inspection results:
Part No.

Description

Qty per
vehicle

611305

Short Bolt M20 X 60 G12.9

Up to 2

611307

Long Bolt

Up to 2

N22120

271 Loctite, 50ml

M20 X 80 G12.9

A/R

Special Bulletin

SP15-23
Date

Expiration

Release

Page

05.2015

05.2017

1

2(3)

NOTE
Material can be obtained through regular channels.
PROCEDURE

DANGER
Park vehicle safely, apply parking brake, stop engine. In the battery box, set the battery cut-off switch to
the OFF position prior to working on the vehicle.

On the front independent suspension, inspect the bolts highlighted in fig. 2.
Note that you may have to remove the shocks and the sway bar links to perform the replacement.
Support the body on both sides before removing any components.
1)

Verify the bolt head for the marking “OF”. If
present on one of the bolts, replace BOTH
bolts

Figure 1

2) Verify both sides of vehicle

Figure 2

Special Bulletin

SP15-23
Date

Expiration

Release

Page

05.2015

05.2017

1

3(3)

3) Replace one bolt at a time
-

Short Bolt M20 X 60 G12.9

PN 611305 QTY 2/VEH

-

Long Bolt M20 X 80 G12.9

PN 611307 QTY 2/VEH

4) Run a M20 X 2.5 size tap in the threaded section of the axle. You have to go from the back
side and not the bracket side
5) Clean the bolt thread as well as the support thread using degreaser. Dry with compressed air.
6) Apply 271 Loctite or Permatex 27100 on bolt and threaded hole
7) Torque to 547 FT LBS, Qty: 2 per side
8) Apply undercoating on Bolt heads
9) Reinstall sway bar links. Torque to 165 lbf-ft.
10) Reinstall shocks. Torque to 110 lbf-ft.
11) If no “OF” marking on the bolts, the vehicle is Conform.

PARTS / WASTE DISPOSAL
Return replaced parts to PrevosteBay logo with A.F.A. for full reimbursement.

ESTIMATED TIME
The time required to perform this special bulletin is approximately one (1) hour.
OTHER

VBC Bulletin

N/A

Fail Code

14-00

Defect Code

09

System Condition

B

Causal Part

611305

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