Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V472000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V472000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires Includes 35 affected units, Cold Tire Pressure Certification Plate/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, "certification regulation."

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on november 22, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. prevost's recall number is sr13-61.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V472000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-09-26T00:00:00
Subject: Cold tire pressure certification plate/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR13-61
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, "certification regulation."
Consequence Summary: Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on november 22, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. prevost's recall number is sr13-61.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.57

Metadata

SID: row-6iav-dy3e-i4xv
NHTSA ID: 13V472000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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