2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 and Prevost X3-45 LE Mirage Coach recall: tail lights

Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 28, 2013. It covers about 27 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 27
reported: Jun 28, 2013
owners notified: Aug 22, 2013

Exterior lighting: tail lights

What is wrong: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45 Entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 X3-45 highway coaches manufactured October 9, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2013. Prevost's recall number is SR13-53. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑336‑393‑2233.

Recall number 13V278000

Affected vehicles

Prevost X3-45 2014 2014
Prevost X3-45 LE Mirage Coach 2013 2013

Questions about recall 13V278000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 and Prevost X3-45 LE Mirage Coach tail lights?

Yes. Recall 13V278000, reported on June 28, 2013, covers about 27 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V278000?

Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2013. Prevost's recall number is SR13-53. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑336‑393‑2233.

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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