Prevost Coach Bus Recall for Softward Error (not actual recalled coach)

Report Receipt Date: APR 19, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V149000 
Component(s): POWER TRAIN 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 
Manufacturer: Prevost

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 H3-45 coach bus manufactured November 14, 2011, through July 3, 2012. In the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. Thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles."

CONSEQUENCE:

Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.

Prevost Entertainer Recall, Emergency Window Danger

Report Receipt Date: APR 19, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V150000 
Component(s): EQUIPMENT 
Manufacturer: Prevost

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, 2006-2011 XLII-45, and 2006-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured November 15, 2005 through February 6, 2013. The affected buses may have decals that list an improper sequence of steps to exit the vehicle through the emergency exit.

CONSEQUENCE:

In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.

Report Receipt Date: FEB 15, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V055000 
Component(s): STEERING 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,120

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.

Prevost H3 models recalled for Risk of Crash

CONSEQUENCE:

This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Report Receipt Date: JAN 22, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V021000 
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, H3-45, and XLII-45 Entertainer coach buses and coach bus shells manufactured September 25, 2012, through November 29, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The buses may have missing side reflectors.

CONSEQUENCE:

The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus.
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ehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):


PREVOST H3-45 2008-2010

PREVOST X3-45 2009-2010

PREVOST XLII-45E 2009

Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V309000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 98

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:
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.

Remedy:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE LINEAR THERMAL DETECTOR

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):


PREVOST H3-45 2007-2011
PREVOST X3-45 2009-2011

Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 21, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V303000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 400

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:
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.

Remedy:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE SENSOR

Breaking Tie Rod Danger Causes Recall. Do you own one of these potentailly deadly defect lemon motorhomes?

2010 PREVOST H3-41
2010 PREVOST H3-45
2009 PREVOST X3-45

Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V190000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47

Summary: PREVOST IS RECALLING 47 MY 2009 X3-45 AND MY 2010 H3-41, AND H3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DANA I-BEAM AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DIMENSION OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD END DOES NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER¿S REQUIREMENTS.

Consequence: THE TIE ROD END COULD BREAK AND CREATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRAG LINK TIE ROD END AND REPLACE THE PART.

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Prevost is recalling 600 Model Year 2004 and 2005 and 2006 and 2007 and 2008 H3-41, H3-45, Model Year 2007 and 2008 X3-45, and Model Year 2004 and 2005 and 2006 XLII motor coaches equipped with ZF/Arens Astronic shift selectors.

A cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from 'R' (reverse) to 'D’ (drive) should the phone receive a call. This interference can cause the transmission to not operate or cause improper shifting, as forward gear can be engaged from neutral only, if the vehicle has been stopped, and if the brake pedal has been depressed.

If the malfunction occurs while ‘R’ (reverse) is being selected, the shifter may possibly change to ‘D’ (drive), increasing the risk of a crash. Prevost will mail stickers and installation instructions to their owners and will also arrange to have the transmission software upgraded.

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