Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive | NHTSA Recall #02V045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V045000 by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive. Includes 180 affected units, PREVOST/INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with slide-out rooms, the microprocessor that controls the slide-out operation generates a false situation which tells the slide-out mechanism to operate. when this happens, a section of the motor home extends out by up to 30 inches.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add an external protection controlled by a manual command. in addition, an instruction describing how to deactivate the slide-out motor will be included in the notice to customers. this will eliminate the risk before the remedy is performed. owner notification began february 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V045000

Manufacturer: Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive

Report Received Date: 2002-02-08T00:00:00

Subject: Prevost/inadvertent slide-out extension

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 180

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes equipped with slide-out rooms, the microprocessor that controls the slide-out operation generates a false situation which tells the slide-out mechanism to operate. when this happens, a section of the motor home extends out by up to 30 inches.

Consequence Summary: This can occur while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add an external protection controlled by a manual command. in addition, an instruction describing how to deactivate the slide-out motor will be included in the notice to customers. this will eliminate the risk before the remedy is performed. owner notification began february 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V045000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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