13 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 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-03-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling one 2023 h3-45 vehicle. The emergency exit window may require excessive force to open. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
An emergency exit that requires excessive force to open may prevent or delay use of the exit, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect and adjust the emergency exit window, if necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-08.
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.
DEFECT #12 - 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 #13 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 h3-41, 2013-2024 h3-45, 2012-2024 x3-45, and 2017-2023 x3-45 commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 6, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr24-03.
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.