PREVOST H3-45 2010: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V039000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45 | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-05-02 | 2013-02-07 | 2013-02-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-07
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1033
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR13-07.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.
