01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2012 Prevost Xlii recall campaigns
NHTSA 15V122000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- March 2, 2015
- Potential units
- 455campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
Why it matters: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.
Owner notification: March 26, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 14V096000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 4, 2014
- Potential units
- 9campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 XLII and X3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) pressure tank in the engine compartment. In the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the AFSS pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
Why it matters: If the AFSS tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the Automatic Fire Suppression System will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16.
Owner notification: April 12, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 12V300000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 28, 2012
- Potential units
- 52campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012 vip45, x3-45, and xlii vehicles. the steering gearbox bolts may be too long to have been sufficiently torqued.
Why it matters: Over time, the steering gearbox bolts may start to loosen, leading to reduced steering function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will replace the bolts, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
Owner notification: August 3, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH