2011 PREVOST VIP-45 RECALL - #11V135000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 PREVOST VIP-45 |
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| Manufacturer |
PREVOST CARS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2010 - 2/16/2011 |
| Recalled on |
3/1/2011 |
| Influenced by |
PREVOST CARS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/14/2011 |
| # Affected |
48 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND. |
| Consequences |
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD REDESIGNED SUPPORT BREAKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888 |
| Notes |
PREVOST SAFETY RECALL NO. SR11-10.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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