NHTSA Recall 13V472000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V472000; Date: Sep. 26, 2013
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Prevost H3-45; 2013 Prevost H3-45; 2014 Prevost H3-45; 2008 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2013 Prevost X3-45; 2005 Prevost Xlii; 2006 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer; 2007 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer; 2008 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer; 2009 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer; 2010 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer; 2011 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, "certification regulation. "
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-61.
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: Nov 22, 2013
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