Prevost H3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP, XLII-45, XLII-45 Entertainer (2006-2013): Equipment
Recall 13V150000 · Apr 19, 2013 · Prevost Cars, Inc.
655
vehicles affected
655
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V150000
- Date
- Apr 19, 2013
- Maker
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Units affected
- 655
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 24 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V150000?
4 models: Prevost H3-45 Vip (2006-2013), Prevost X3-45 Vip (2012-2013), Prevost Xlii-45 (2006-2011) and 1 more, about 655 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V150000?
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
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.