Recall 11V135000: 2010–2011 Prevost H3-45, 2011 Prevost VIP-45, 2011 Prevost X3-45
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 24, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 48
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010 h3-45, model year 2011 vip-45 and x3-45 motor coaches manufactured from october 2010 through february 2011. The welding on the fuel tank supports is insufficient and could leading to the metal supports contacting the ground.
The risk
Should the metal supports contacting the ground underneath the vehicle could result in an undercarriage fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and add redesigned support breaks free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2011. Owners may contact prevost at 418-883-2888
Notes
Prevost safety recall no. Sr11-10.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Prevost H3-45
- 2011 Prevost H3-45
- 2011 Prevost VIP-45
- 2011 Prevost X3-45
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V135000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR11-10
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Owner letters
- Apr 14, 2011
- Components
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology