PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V511000

Make Model Year
PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-11-14 2012-10-18 2012-10-23

Production Dates: 2011-11-15 - 2012-08-14

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-39

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.

Consequence

If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.

Notes

Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-39. 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.