PREVOST H3-45 2011: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| Make : PREVOST | Model : H3-45 | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V039000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-05-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-02-07 | Date Added to Database: 2013-02-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-07 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1033 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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