NHTSA Recall 13V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V149000; Date: Apr. 19, 2013
Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Prevost H3-45
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 h3-45 coach bus manufactured November 14, 2011, through July 3, 2012. In the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. Thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles. "
How to Fix:
Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-25.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 2013
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