FEATHERLITE H3-45 2010: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : H3-45 | Year : 2010 |
| Build Dates : 2008-07-18 - 2008-12-08 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V532000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-12-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-10-29 | Date Added to Database: 2013-11-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-72 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 81 | ||
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Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 H3-45 and model year 2009 H3-41, X3-45, XLII Converted Coach Shells and XLII-45 Entertainer Converted coach and model year 2008 H3-VIP coach shells. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break. |
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Consequence:
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-72. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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