11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Posted on: 2023-02-27
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes. The automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 15, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Posted on: 2023-02-27
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes. The automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 15, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Posted on: 2023-02-27
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes. The automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 15, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 h3-45 vip and 2023 h3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.