Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Coaches Equipped With ZF/Arens Astronic Shift Selectors, A Cell Phone Placed In The Proximity Of The Shifter Touch Pad Could Cause The Display To Change From ‘R’ (Reverse) To ‘D’ (Drive) Should The Phone Receive A Call.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
XLII
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V007000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
This Interference Can Cause The Transmission To Not Operate Or Cause Improper Shifting, As Forward Gear Can Be Engaged From Neutral Only, If The Vehicle Has Been Stopped, And If The Brake Pedal Has Been Depressed. If The MalfunCTIon Occurs While ‘R’ (Reverse) Is Being Selected, The Shifter May Possibly Change To ‘D’ (Drive), Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Prevost Will Mail Stickers And Installation InstruCTIons To Their Owners And Will Also Arrange To Have The Transmission Software Upgraded. The Recall Began On February 13, 2008. Owners May Contact Prevost At 1-418-831-5432.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030320
End Of Manufacture
20071025
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
392
Date Owners Notified
20080213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Car, Incorporated
Date Report Received
20080109
Make Campaign Number
SR07-10