Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V278000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V278000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 x3-45 entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 x3-45 highway coaches manufactured october 9, 2012, through june 6, 2013 Includes 27 affected units, Tail Lamp Intensity/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 x3-45 entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 x3-45 highway coaches manufactured october 9, 2012, through june 6, 2013

Defect Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45 entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 x3-45 highway coaches manufactured october 9, 2012, through june 6, 2013. improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2013. prevost's recall number is sr13-53. owners may contact prevost at 1-336-393-2233.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V278000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-06-28T00:00:00
Subject: Tail lamp intensity/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 27

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR13-53
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45 entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 x3-45 highway coaches manufactured october 9, 2012, through june 6, 2013. improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2013. prevost's recall number is sr13-53. owners may contact prevost at 1-336-393-2233.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 13V278000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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