Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V039000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V039000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,033 affected units, Throttle Limp-Mode Software Fault, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.