Defect Description For Recall
Prevost Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 X3-45 Entertainer Coach Shells And Certain Model Year 2014 X3-45 Highway Coaches Manufactured October 9, 2012, Through June 6, 2013. Improper Voltage Is Being Supplied To The Tail Lamps Causing The Brightness Of The Tail Lamps To Exceed The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
X3-45 LE MIRAGE COACH
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V278000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
Drivers May Mistake Exceedingly Bright Tail Lamps To Be Brake Lamps Confusing Following Drivers About The Intention To Brake, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Prevost Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Update The Lamp Controller Software To Ensure The Correct Voltage Is Reaching The Affected Lamps, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 22, 2013. Prevost’S Recall Number Is Sr13-53. Owners May Contact Prevost At 1-336-393-2233.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27
Date Owners Notified
20130822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130628
Make Campaign Number
SR13-53
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108