NHTSA Recall 17V618000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V618000; Date: Oct. 4, 2017
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Prevost H3-41; 2010 Prevost H3-41; 2011 Prevost H3-41; 2012 Prevost H3-41; 2013 Prevost H3-41; 2014 Prevost H3-41; 2015 Prevost H3-41; 2016 Prevost H3-41; 2017 Prevost H3-41; 2018 Prevost H3-41; 2009 Prevost H3-45; 2010 Prevost H3-45; 2011 Prevost H3-45; 2012 Prevost H3-45; 2013 Prevost H3-45; 2014 Prevost H3-45; 2015 Prevost H3-45; 2016 Prevost H3-45; 2017 Prevost H3-45; 2018 Prevost H3-45; 2008 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2009 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2010 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2011 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2008 Prevost X3-45; 2009 Prevost X3-45; 2010 Prevost X3-45; 2011 Prevost X3-45; 2012 Prevost X3-45; 2013 Prevost X3-45; 2014 Prevost X3-45; 2015 Prevost X3-45; 2016 Prevost X3-45; 2017 Prevost X3-45; 2018 Prevost X3-45; 2008 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2009 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2010 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2012 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2008 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2009 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2010 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2012 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2008 Prevost XL2; 2009 Prevost XL2; 2010 Prevost XL2; 2011 Prevost XL2; 2012 Prevost XL2; 2013 Prevost XL2; 2014 Prevost XL2; 2015 Prevost XL2; 2016 Prevost XL2; 2017 Prevost XL2; 2018 Prevost XL2
Component: Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,163
Recall Summary:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
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 4, 2017
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