PREVOST VIP 2009: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V448000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | VIP | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-10-21 | 2008-09-03 | 2008-09-03 |
Production Dates: 2008-01-19 - 2008-08-11
Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR08-12
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 189
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR08-12.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
