2011 PREVOST H3-41 RECALL - #13V039000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 PREVOST H3-41 |
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| Manufacturer |
Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/7/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/2/2013 |
| # Affected |
1,033 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR13-07.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2011 PREVOST H3-41 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
2011 PREVOST H3-41 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011 PREVOST H3-41 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 PREVOST H3-41 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2011 PREVOST H3-41 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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