Recall 13V039000: 2008–2013 Prevost H3-41, 2008–2013 Prevost H3-45, 2011–2013 Prevost H3-45 VIP +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 7, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 1,033
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Prevost H3-41
- 2009 Prevost H3-41
- 2010 Prevost H3-41
- 2011 Prevost H3-41
- 2012 Prevost H3-41
- 2013 Prevost H3-41
- 2008 Prevost H3-45
- 2009 Prevost H3-45
- 2010 Prevost H3-45
- 2011 Prevost H3-45
- 2012 Prevost H3-45
- 2013 Prevost H3-45
- 2011 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2013 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2008 Prevost X3-45
- 2009 Prevost X3-45
- 2010 Prevost X3-45
- 2011 Prevost X3-45
- 2012 Prevost X3-45
- 2013 Prevost X3-45
- 2012 Prevost X3-45 VIP
- 2013 Prevost X3-45 VIP
- 2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer
- 2010 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer
- 2011 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer
- 2012 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer
- 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V039000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR13-07
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 2, 2013
- Components
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (Acceleration & Cruise Control)
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