5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2012-07-19
Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 x3-45 and xlii entertainer bus vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2010, through july 3, 2012. The power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.
Consequence
If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
Notes
The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-26.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2012-10-23
Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 and xlii-45 coach buses, manufactured between november 15, 2011, and august 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
Consequence
If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2012. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Notes
Prevost's campaign recall number is sr12-39. 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 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2013-12-31
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip motorhomes, h3 vip motorhomes and xlii-45 entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year x3-45, h3-41, h3-45 coaches manufactured june 6, 2011, through may 17, 2013, equipped with jako windshield wiper motors, model swf403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
Consequence
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 26, 2014. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is sr14-02.
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.