2008-2013 Prevost H3-41, Prevost H3-45 and others recall: accelerator pedal
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 7, 2013. It covers about 1,033 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,033
- reported
- Feb 7, 2013
- owners notified
- May 2, 2013
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 13V039000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V039000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2013 Prevost H3-41, Prevost H3-45 and others accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 13V039000, reported on February 7, 2013, covers about 1,033 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V039000?
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.
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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