NHTSA Recall 16V133000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V133000; Date: Mar. 4, 2016
Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Prevost H3-41; 2013 Prevost H3-41; 2014 Prevost H3-41; 2015 Prevost H3-41; 2016 Prevost H3-41; 2012 Prevost H3-45; 2013 Prevost H3-45; 2014 Prevost H3-45; 2015 Prevost H3-45; 2016 Prevost H3-45; 2011 Prevost H3-vip; 2012 Prevost H3-vip; 2013 Prevost H3-vip; 2014 Prevost H3-vip; 2015 Prevost H3-vip; 2016 Prevost H3-vip; 2011 Prevost X3-45 Coach; 2012 Prevost X3-45 Coach; 2013 Prevost X3-45 Coach; 2014 Prevost X3-45 Coach; 2015 Prevost X3-45 Coach; 2016 Prevost X3-45 Coach; 2012 Prevost X3-vip; 2013 Prevost X3-vip; 2014 Prevost X3-vip; 2015 Prevost X3-vip; 2016 Prevost X3-vip; 2011 Prevost Xl2 Entertainer; 2012 Prevost Xl2 Entertainer; 2013 Prevost Xl2 Entertainer
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,348
Recall Summary:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 h3-41 and h3-45, 2011-2016 h3-vip, 2011-2016 x3-45 coach vehicles, 2012-2016 x3-vip vehicles, and 2011-2013 xl2 entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is sr16-18.
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 20, 2016
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