2010–2011 Prevost H3-45 & 2011 Prevost VIP-45 + 1 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Should the metal supports contacting the ground underneath the vehicle could result in an undercarriage fire.
🔧 The fix
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
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V135000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR11-10
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 48
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 14, 2011
- Built
- Oct 1, 2010 – Feb 16, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .