Report Date
Feb 24, 2011
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD REDESIGNED SUPPORT BREAKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | VIP-45 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.