Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer 2013

Model Xlii-45 Entertainer made in 2013 by Prevost got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and exterior lighting.

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V511000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 11/15/2011 to 08/14/2012V (Vehicle)9111/14/2012MFRPrevost Cars, Inc.10/18/201210/23/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 and xlii-45 coach buses, manufactured between november 15, 2011, and august 14, 2012. the power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
Consequence SummaryIf the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2012. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
NotesPrevost's campaign recall number is sr12-39. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
12V337000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 11/24/2010 to 07/03/2012V (Vehicle)29308/13/2012MFRPREVOST CARS, INC.07/18/201207/19/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 x3-45 and xlii entertainer bus vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2010, through july 3, 2012. the power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
NotesThe prevost recall campaign number is sr12-26.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov
EQUIPMENT
12V435000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 05/04/2012 to 07/20/2012V (Vehicle)1509/27/2012MFRPREVOST CARS, INC.09/06/201209/06/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45 and mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). the afss linear thermal detector wire may come in contact with or chafe against its supporting tie cables.
Consequence SummaryIf the detector wire chafes it may cause the afss to activate with no fire present and, as a result, the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a protection cloth to the linear thermal detector wire at the location of tie cable, free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
NotesThe prevost recall campaign number is sr12-29.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
13V021000Prevost Cars, Inc.from 09/25/2012 to 11/29/2012V (Vehicle)23MFRPrevost Cars, Inc.01/22/201301/24/2013108
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, h3-45, and xlii-45 entertainer coach buses and coach bus shells manufactured september 25, 2012, through november 29, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the buses may have missing side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryThe absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners, and dealers will add side reflectors, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
NotesPrevost's campaign recall number is sr13-05.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.