NHTSA Recall 13V532000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V532000; Date: Oct. 29, 2013
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Prevost H3 Vip; 2009 Prevost H3-41; 2009 Prevost H3-45; 2010 Prevost H3-45; 2009 Prevost X3-45; 2009 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 h3-45 and model year 2009 h3-41, x3-45, xlii converted coach shells and xlii-45 entertainer converted coach and model year 2008 h3-vip coach shells. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-72.
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: Dec 17, 2013
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