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2007-2011 Prevost H3-45 and Prevost X3-45 recall: accelerator pedal

Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 26, 2012. It covers about 400 vehicles.

vehicles affected
400
reported
Jun 26, 2012
owners notified
Jul 13, 2012

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2012. Owners may contact prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888.

Recall number 12V303000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V303000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 Prevost H3-45 and Prevost X3-45 accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 12V303000, reported on June 26, 2012, covers about 400 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V303000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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