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: 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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Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
PREVOST X3-45		2012-2013
PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER		2012-2013
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.		Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V511000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 91   

2013 Prevost Entertainer Recalled for Fire Danger

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.

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
PREVOST X3-45		2013
PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER		2013
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.		Mfr's Report Date: SEP 04, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V435000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT   
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Prevost X3-45 Recall - Crash Danger

Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45 and MTH XLII-45E vehicles, all equipped with Volvo D13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (AFSS). The AFSS linear thermal detector wire may come in contact with or chafe against its supporting tie cables.   

Consequence:
If the detector wire chafes it may cause the AFSS to activate with no fire present and, as a result, the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):      PREVOST X3-45 2011-2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER 2011-2013 Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V337000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 293

Summary: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII Entertainer Bus vehicles, manufactured from November 24, 2010, through July 3, 2012. The power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.

Consequence: If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury. Got a lemon Prevost Rv? Want a new Prevost Rv or your money back? Get www.RvLemonLaw.com Get Justice

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

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):


PREVOST VIP 45 2012

PREVOST X3-45 2012

PREVOST XLII 2012

Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 27, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V300000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52

Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY BE TOO LONG TO HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.

Consequence:
OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS
 

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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