Recall 13V039000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect in 2008-2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,033 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V039000 |
| Manufacturer | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,033 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2008 PREVOST H3-45, 2008 PREVOST X3-45, 2008 PREVOST H3-41, 2009 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, 2009 PREVOST X3-45, 2009 PREVOST H3-41, 2009 PREVOST H3-45, 2010 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, 2010 PREVOST X3-45, 2010 PREVOST H3-41, 2010 PREVOST H3-45, 2011 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, 2011 PREVOST H3-45, 2011 PREVOST X3-45, 2011 PREVOST H3-41, 2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP, 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, 2012 PREVOST H3-41, 2012 PREVOST H3-45, 2012 PREVOST H3-45 VIP, 2012 PREVOST X3-45, 2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP, 2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, 2013 PREVOST X3-45, 2013 PREVOST H3-45, 2013 PREVOST H3-41, 2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP, 2013 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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