Recall 13V039000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Safety Consequence
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PREVOST | H3-41 |
| 2008 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2008 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2009 | PREVOST | H3-41 |
| 2009 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2009 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2009 | PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER |
| 2010 | PREVOST | H3-41 |
| 2010 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2010 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2010 | PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER |
| 2011 | PREVOST | H3-41 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | H3-45 VIP |
| 2011 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER |
| 2012 | PREVOST | H3-41 |
| 2012 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2012 | PREVOST | H3-45 VIP |
| 2012 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2012 | PREVOST | X3-45 VIP |
| 2012 | PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER |
| 2013 | PREVOST | H3-41 |
| 2013 | PREVOST | H3-45 |
| 2013 | PREVOST | H3-45 VIP |
| 2013 | PREVOST | X3-45 |
| 2013 | PREVOST | X3-45 VIP |
| 2013 | PREVOST | XLII-45 ENTERTAINER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.