Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
X3-45 VIP
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V039000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
Uncontrollable Throttle Position May Lead To A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1033
Date Owners Notified
20130502
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130207
Make Campaign Number
SR13-07