2009 Prevost H3-45 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V122000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR15-04
Manufactured Begin Date: July 5th, 2007
Manufactured End Date: May 11th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: March 26th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.

Consequence Summary:
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V532000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-72
Manufactured Begin Date: July 18th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: December 8th, 2008
Date of Owner Notification: December 17th, 2013

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V039000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-07
Date of Owner Notification: May 2nd, 2013

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V309000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-20
Manufactured Begin Date: May 2nd, 2007
Manufactured End Date: July 12th, 2009
Date of Owner Notification: July 19th, 2012

Defect Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 X3-45, AND MODEL YEAR 2009 MTH XLII-45E VEHICLES, ALL EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES AND AN AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS) . THE AFSS LINEAR THERMAL DETECTOR MAY COME IN CONTACT OR RUB AGAINST BRACKETS OR CLAMPS.

Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFSS MAY ACTIVATE WITH NO FIRE PRESENT AND THE STOP ENGINE FEATURE WILL BE ACTIVATED, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN UNPLANNED STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE LINEAR THERMAL DETECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.

Recall Notes:
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-20.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

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V303000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-16
Date of Owner Notification: July 13th, 2012

Defect Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 H3-45 AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A PERMANENT IDLE SIGNAL.

Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE SENSOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.

Recall Notes:
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-16. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-423 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V117000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR10-19
Date of Owner Notification: June 14th, 2010

Defect Summary:
PREVOST HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR COACHES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.

Consequence Summary:
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Corrective Summary:
PREVOST COACH IS WORKING WITH RICON AND PREVOST WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THROUGH SAFETY RECALL (SR10-19). PREVOST WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AT 1-418-831-5432 X 235 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected].

Recall Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR10-19.OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V597000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR08-21
Manufactured Begin Date: February 4th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: May 27th, 2008
Date of Owner Notification: November 18th, 2008

Defect Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H3-41, AND H3-45 MOTOR COACHES. DURING PRODUCTION THE WRONG GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE USED TO INSTALL THE PEDESTAL OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS WOULD BREAK AT INSTALLATION OR DURING THE NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SPECIFIED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.

Recall Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR08-21.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V448000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR08-12
Manufactured Begin Date: January 19th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: August 11th, 2008
Date of Owner Notification: October 21st, 2008

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
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.