Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V149000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V149000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, Transmission Interlock/FMVSS 403, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 h3-45 coach bus manufactured november 14, 2011, through july 3, 2012. in the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-25.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V149000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-04-19T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission interlock/fmvss 403
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR13-25
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 h3-45 coach bus manufactured november 14, 2011, through july 3, 2012. in the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Consequence Summary: Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-25.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-widv_kmns.gyxi
NHTSA ID: 13V149000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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