Recall 13V650000: 2012–2014 Prevost H3-41, 2012–2014 Prevost H3-45, 2012–2013 Prevost H3-45 VIP +3 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 26, 2013
Vehicles affected
682
Models
6
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V650000
Manufacturer campaign
SR14-02
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Owner letters
Feb 26, 2014
Components
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (Visibility & Wipers)

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