Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V532000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V532000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2010 h3-45 and model year 2009 h3-41, x3-45, xlii converted coach shells and xlii-45 entertainer converted coach and model year 2008 h3-vip coach shells Includes 81 affected units, Accelerator Pedal Power Spring, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2010 h3-45 and model year 2009 h3-41, x3-45, xlii converted coach shells and xlii-45 entertainer converted coach and model year 2008 h3-vip coach shells

Defect Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 h3-45 and model year 2009 h3-41, x3-45, xlii converted coach shells and xlii-45 entertainer converted coach and model year 2008 h3-vip coach shells. the mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on december 17, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. prevost's recall number is sr13-72.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V532000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-10-29T00:00:00
Subject: Accelerator pedal power spring
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 81

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR13-72
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 h3-45 and model year 2009 h3-41, x3-45, xlii converted coach shells and xlii-45 entertainer converted coach and model year 2008 h3-vip coach shells. the mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Consequence Summary: If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. this unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on december 17, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. prevost's recall number is sr13-72.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.54

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SID: row-94rm-8we7_99mh
NHTSA ID: 13V532000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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