Prevost H3-41, H3-45, VIP, X3-45 and 1 more (2008-2009): Structure
Recall 08V448000 · Sep 3, 2008 · Prevost Cars, Inc.
189
vehicles affected
189
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V448000
- Date
- Sep 3, 2008
- Maker
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Units affected
- 189
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
What can happen
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V448000?
5 models: Prevost H3-41 (2008-2009), Prevost H3-45 (2008-2009), Prevost Vip (2008-2009) and 2 more, about 189 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V448000?
PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
What can happen?
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.