Recall 15V122000: 2007–2012 Prevost H3-41, 2007–2012 Prevost H3-45, 2007–2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 2, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 455
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
The risk
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.
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
- 2007 Prevost H3-41
- 2008 Prevost H3-41
- 2009 Prevost H3-41
- 2010 Prevost H3-41
- 2011 Prevost H3-41
- 2012 Prevost H3-41
- 2007 Prevost H3-45
- 2008 Prevost H3-45
- 2009 Prevost H3-45
- 2010 Prevost H3-45
- 2011 Prevost H3-45
- 2012 Prevost H3-45
- 2007 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2008 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2009 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2010 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2011 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP
- 2007 Prevost X3-45
- 2008 Prevost X3-45
- 2009 Prevost X3-45
- 2010 Prevost X3-45
- 2011 Prevost X3-45
- 2012 Prevost X3-45
- 2007 Prevost Xlii
- 2008 Prevost Xlii
- 2009 Prevost Xlii
- 2010 Prevost Xlii
- 2011 Prevost Xlii
- 2012 Prevost Xlii
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V122000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR15-04
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 26, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel (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