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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V039📅 Feb 7, 2013

2008–2013 Prevost H3-41 & 2008–2013 Prevost H3-45 + 4 more recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
13V039000
Manufacturer recall #
SR13-07
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,033
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 2, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V039 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V039?

2008–2013 Prevost H3-41 & 2008–2013 Prevost H3-45 + 4 more. 1,033 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Prevost dealer to book the free repair.