7 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 - 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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2009-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, and x3-45 vip entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on february 13, 2018. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
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 #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
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 #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
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.