3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2013-02-07
Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 x3-45, h3-41 and h3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 h3-45 vip coaches, model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip coaches, and model year 2009-2013 xlii-45 entertainer coaches manufactured from may 16, 2007, through march 14, 2013 and equipped with volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Consequence
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Notes
The prevost recall campaign number is sr13-07.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2013-04-19
Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip, 2006-2013 h3-45 vip, and 2006-2011 xlii-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between october 31, 2003, through april 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on august 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on august 30, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-26.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2013-10-23
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, certification regulation.
Consequence
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on november 22, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-61.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.