Prevost recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
What could happen
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.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.
Vehicles covered
- Prevost H3-45 Vip 2006–2013
- Prevost X3-45 Vip 2012–2013
- Prevost Xlii-45 2006–2011
- Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer 2006–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V150000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 655
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 15, 2005 to Feb 6, 2013
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- SR13-26
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Prevost recall: Visibility Dec 26, 2013
- Prevost recall: Electrical system Oct 29, 2013
- Prevost recall: Vehicle speed control Oct 29, 2013
- Prevost recall: Equipment Sep 26, 2013
- Prevost recall: Vehicle speed control Feb 7, 2013
- Prevost recall: Exterior lighting Jan 22, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.